D-Threonine
Agent Name
D-Threonine
CAS Number
632-20-2
Formula
C4-H9-N-O3
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
(R)-Threonine; Threonine, D-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Amino Acids and Derivatives
Description
White crystalline solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Threonine is an essential amino acid; [Merck Index]
Comments
Causes muscle contraction or spasticity, dyspnea, and decreased body temperature in intraperitoneal lethal-dose studies of rats (LD50 = 5,361 mg/kg); [RTECS] May cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
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