T8625

L-Threonine

≥98% (HPLC)

• Synonym(s): (2S,3R)-2-Amino-3-hydroxybutyric acid
• Linear Formula: CH₃CH(OH)CH(NH₂)CO₂H
• CAS Number: 72-19-5
• Molecular Weight: 119.12
• Beilstein: 1721646
• EC Number: 200-774-1
• MDL number: MFCD00064270
• UNSPSC Code: 12352209
• eCl@ss: 32160406
• PubChem Substance ID: 24900544
• NACRES: NA.26

Properties

• Product Name: L-Threonine, reagent grade, ≥98% (HPLC)
• grade: reagent grade
• Quality Level: 200
• Assay: ≥98% (HPLC)
• form: powder
• color: white to off-white
• mp: 256 °C (dec.) (lit.)
• solubility: H₂O: 50 mg/mL, clear, colorless
• application(s): cell analysis
• SMILES string: C[C@@H](O)[C@H](N)C(O)=O
• 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: AYFVYJQAPQTCCC-GBXIJSLDSA-N

Description

Application

L-threonine has been used for the selection of transformed cells.[1] It has also been used to study the effects of amino acids in promoting food consumption in Drosophila melanogaster.[2]

Biochem/physiol Actions

L-Threonine is an essential amino acid. It is involved in the synthesis of mucin, a protein supporting intestinal function and integrity. L-threonine has a role in the immune system, in O-linked glycosylation, protein phosphorylation and glycine synthesis.[3]

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves