Thermo Scientific Chemicals L-Serine, Cell Culture Reagent

Description

It is a precursor of glycine by serine hydroxymethyltransferase. D-serine, synthesized by serine racemase from L-serine, serves as a neuronal signaling molecule by activating NMDA receptors in the brain.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
It is a precursor of glycine by serine hydroxymethyltransferase. D-serine, synthesized by serine racemase from L-serine, serves as a neuronal signaling molecule by activating NMDA receptors in the brain.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool, dry place. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 56-45-1
• Molecular Formula: C3H7NO3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 105.093
• MDL Number: MFCD00064224
• InChI Key: MTCFGRXMJLQNBG-REOHCLBHSA-N
• Synonym: l-serine, serine, s-2-amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid, s-serine, beta-hydroxyalanine, h-ser-oh, l-ser, l---serine, serine, l, 2s-2-amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid
• PubChem CID: 5951
• ChEBI: CHEBI:17115
• IUPAC Name: (2S)-2-amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid
• SMILES: C(C(C(=O)O)N)O

• Melting Point: 222°C
• Color: White
• Beilstein: 1721404
• Merck Index: 14,8460
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 105.09
• Grade: Cell Culture Reagent
• Quantity: 1 kg
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: L-Serine

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	200-274-3
RTECSNumber	VT8100000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only