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MW 105.09 g/mol. Non-essential amino acid. Used as a precursor to several amino acids, including glycine, cysteine and other metabolites such as sphingolipids and folate. Also used in bio-synthesis of purines and pyrimidines. Plays a vital role in catalytic function of enzymes. L-serine and its metabolic products are essential for cell proliferation and specific functions of the central nervous system.

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Chemical Structure - L-Serine, non-essential amino acid (AB146264), expandable thumbnail

Key facts

CAS number
56-45-1
Molecular weight
105.09 g/mol
Molecular formula
C3H7NO3
Nature
Synthetic

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MW 105.09 g/mol. Non-essential amino acid. Used as a precursor to several amino acids, including glycine, cysteine and other metabolites such as sphingolipids and folate. Also used in bio-synthesis of purines and pyrimidines. Plays a vital role in catalytic function of enzymes. L-serine and its metabolic products are essential for cell proliferation and specific functions of the central nervous system.

Key facts

Biological description

Non-essential amino acid. Used as a precursor to several amino acids, including glycine, cysteine and other metabolites such as sphingolipids and folate. Also used in bio-synthesis of purines and pyrimidines. Plays a vital role in catalytic function of enzymes. L-serine and its metabolic products are essential for cell proliferation and specific functions of the central nervous system.

Storage

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Ambient - Can Ship with Ice
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
Ambient
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
Ambient
Storage information
Store under desiccating conditions, The product can be stored for up to 12 months

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  • Chemical Structure - L-Serine, non-essential amino acid (ab146264), expandable thumbnail

    Chemical Structure - L-Serine, non-essential amino acid (ab146264)

    2D chemical structure image of ab146264, L-Serine, non-essential amino acid

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