L-Serine
Product Description
| Product | L-Serine |
| CAS | 56-45-1 |
| Formula | C3H7NO3 |
| Synonym | L-2-Amino-3-hydroxypropanoic Acid, (S)-2-Amino-3-hydroxypropionic Acid, L-Serine |
Typical Product Specifications
| Identification | Passes IR Test |
| Specific Rotation | +14.0 ° and +15.6° |
| Loss on Drying | NMT 0.2% |
| Residue on ignition; USP <281> | NMT 0.1% |
| Chloride; USP <221> | NMT 0.05 % |
| Sulfate; USP <221> | NMT 0.03% |
| Iron | NMT 0.003% |
| Heavy Metals; USP <231> | NMT 0.0015% |
| Organic Volatiles | Meets the requirements |
| Individual Impurities | NMT 0.5% |
| Chromatographic Purity min | NMT 1.5% |
| Total Impurities | NMT 2.0 % |
| Assay % | 98.5% - 101.5% |
| Insolubility | in alcohol, ether |
| Melting Point | 228 c (dec.) |
| Odor | wh. cryst. or cryst. powd., odorless, sweet taste |
| Molecular weight | 105.10 |
| Solubility | water |
| Chemical Structure |  |
| Notes | Uses- Biochemical research; dietary supplement, nutrient in foods and pharmaceuticals; flavoring; feed additive; culture media; microbiological tests; infusion sol'ns.; diagnostic aids; peptide drug |
| Class | Vitamins - Nutritional Ingredients - Amino Acids, Green Chemicals - Eco-Friendly |
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