L-Homoserine

CAS: 672-15-1

Ref. TM-T4757

Product Information

• Name: L-Homoserine
• Synonyms: (S)-(-)-2-AMINO-4-HYDROXYBUTYRIC ACID, (2S)-2-Amino-4-hydroxybutanoic acid, (S)-2-Amino-4-hydroxybutanoic acid, (S)-Homoserine, 2-Amino-4-hydroxybutanoic acid, 2-Amino-4-hydroxybutyric acid, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Homoserine, Butanoic Acid, 2-Amino-4-Hydroxy-, L-, Butanoic acid, 2-amino-4-hydroxy-, (S)-, Butyric acid, 2-amino-4-hydroxy-, Butyric acid, 2-amino-4-hydroxy-, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-, Butyric acid, 2-amino-4-hydroxy-, L-, Homoserine, L-Homoserin, L-homoserina, Nsc 206251
• CAS: 672-15-1

Description

L-Homoserine ((S)-(-)-2-AMINO-4-HYDROXYBUTYRIC ACID) is a more reactive variant of the amino acid serine. In this variant, the hydroxyl side chain contains an additional CH2 group which brings the hydroxyl group closer to its own carboxyl group, allowing it to chemically react to form a five-membered ring. This occurs at the point that amino acids normally join to their neighbours in a peptide bond. L-Homoserine is therefore unsuitable for forming proteins and has been eliminated from the repertoire of amino acids used by living things. L-Homoserine is the final product on the C-terminal end of the N-terminal fragment following a cyanogen bromide cleavage.

• Brand: Targetmol

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 119.12
• Formula: C₄H₉NO₃
• Purity: 99.42%
• Color/Form: Solid