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Description

  • Used by cells to synthesize proteins.
  • non-essential amino acid with a polar side group.
  • Functions as a receiver of phosphate groups that are transferred by way of protein kinases
  • Plays an important role in photosynthesis,and acts as an electron donor in the reduction of oxidized chlorophyll.

Technical Information:

  • USP Grade
  • Optical Rotation: -11.3° to -12.3° (c = 5 in 1N HCl)

Properties

Shelf life

5 years

Storage Temperature

RT

RTECS #

YP2275600

European Com.#

200-460-4

Purity

>98%

Appearance color

White to off-white

Appearance form

White to off-white powder

Molecular Formula

C9H11NO3

Molecular Weight

181.19

Density

1.34 g/cm3

Melting point

>300°C

Solubility (@ RT)

H2O: 0.48 mg/mL at 25C
Soluble in alkaline solutions. Insoluble in absolute alcohol, ether, and acetone.