L-Homoserine, 99%

Description

CAS: 672-15-1 | C4H9NO3 | 119.12 g/mol

L-Homoserine is used in the biosynthesis of methionine, threonine and isoleucine.

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Applications
L-Homoserine is used in the biosynthesis of methionine, threonine and isoleucine.

Solubility
Soluble in water (1100 mg/ml at 30°C), and methanol (Sparingly). Insoluble in ethanol.

Notes
Store in a cool, dry conditions in well sealed container. Incompatible with oxidizing agents. Store at room temperature.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 672-15-1
• Molecular Formula: C4H9NO3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 119.12
• MDL Number: MFCD00063090
• InChI Key: UKAUYVFTDYCKQA-VKHMYHEASA-N
• Synonym: l-homoserine, homoserine, s-2-amino-4-hydroxybutanoic acid, 2s-2-amino-4-hydroxybutanoic acid, h-hoser-oh, s-2-amino-4-hydroxybutyric acid, homoserine van, 2-amino-4-hydroxybutyric acid, s-homoserine, unii-6ka95x0ivo
• PubChem CID: 12647
• ChEBI: CHEBI:15699
• IUPAC Name: (2S)-2-amino-4-hydroxybutanoic acid
• SMILES: C(CO)C(C(=O)O)N

• Melting Point: ∽203°C (decomposition)
• Beilstein: 1721681
• Merck Index: 14,4739
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water (1100mg/ml at 30°C),and methanol (Sparingly). Insoluble in ethanol.
• Quantity: 250 mg
• Formula Weight: 119.12
• Optical Rotation: −9° (c=2 in Water)
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: L-Homoserine

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	211-590-6
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only