CAS 82822-12-6

Poly-L-threonine

Description:

Poly-L-threonine is a synthetic polymer composed of the amino acid threonine, which is one of the 20 standard amino acids used by cells to synthesize proteins. This polymer is characterized by its hydrophilic nature due to the presence of hydroxyl (-OH) groups in the threonine side chain, which can engage in hydrogen bonding with water molecules. As a result, Poly-L-threonine exhibits good solubility in aqueous solutions. The polymer can form various secondary structures, including alpha-helices and beta-sheets, depending on environmental conditions such as pH and temperature. Its biocompatibility makes it of interest in biomedical applications, including drug delivery systems and tissue engineering. Additionally, Poly-L-threonine can be utilized in the development of biomaterials due to its ability to interact with biological systems. The CAS number 82822-12-6 uniquely identifies this polymer in chemical databases, facilitating research and application in various scientific fields. Overall, Poly-L-threonine's unique properties make it a valuable material in both research and industrial applications.

Formula: (C₄H₉NO₃)x

InChI: InChI=1S/C4H9NO3/c1-2(6)3(5)4(7)8/h2-3,6H,5H2,1H3,(H,7,8)/t2-,3+/m1/s1

InChI key: InChIKey=AYFVYJQAPQTCCC-GBXIJSLDSA-N

SMILES: [C@H]([C@@H](C)O)(C(O)=O)N

Synonyms:

• Threonine homopolymer
• Polythreonine
• L-Threonine, homopolymer
• Poly-L-threonine
• 2-Amino-3-hydroxybutyric acid homopolymer