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L-Threonine, 98+%
Catalog number: A16851.14
25 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
L-Threonine, 98+%
Catalog number: A16851.14
25 g, Each
Quantity
Catalog number: A16851.14
also known as A16851-14
Price (USD)
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Online price: 47.65
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS
72-19-5
IUPAC Name
2-amino-3-hydroxybutanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C4H9NO3
InChI Key
AYFVYJQAPQTCCC-UHFFFAOYNA-N
SMILES
CC(O)C(N)C(O)=O
Specifications
Specification SheetAppearance (Color)
White to cream
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms
Assay (Non-aqueous acid-base Titration)
≥98.0 to ≤102.0%
Form
Crystals or powder or crystalline powder
Optical Rotation
-28.4 ± 0.3? (C=5 in water)
Description
L-Threonine is used to alleviate anxiety and mild depression. It is an important component of many proteins such as tooth enamel, collagen, and elastin. It is an important amino acid in the nervous system and plays a vital role in porphyrin and fat metabolism. It is useful in intestinal disorders and indigestion. It is also used as a prodrug to reliably elevate brain glycine levels.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applications
L-Threonine is used to alleviate anxiety and mild depression. It is an important component of many proteins such as tooth enamel, collagen, and elastin. It is an important amino acid in the nervous system and plays a vital role in porphyrin and fat metabolism. It is useful in intestinal disorders and indigestion. It is also used as a prodrug to reliably elevate brain glycine levels.
Solubility
Soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol, ethyl ether and chloroform.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
L-Threonine is used to alleviate anxiety and mild depression. It is an important component of many proteins such as tooth enamel, collagen, and elastin. It is an important amino acid in the nervous system and plays a vital role in porphyrin and fat metabolism. It is useful in intestinal disorders and indigestion. It is also used as a prodrug to reliably elevate brain glycine levels.
Solubility
Soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol, ethyl ether and chloroform.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
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