L-Serine

Agent Name
L-Serine
CAS Number
56-45-1
Formula
C3-H7-N-O3
Major Category
Biological Agents
L-Serine formula graphical representation
Synonyms
(S)-2-Amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid; (S)-Serine; 2-Amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid, (S)-; beta-Hydroxyalanine; Propanoic acid, 2-amino-3-hydroxy-, (S)-; SER (IUPAC abbrev); Serene; Serina [Spanish]; Serine; Serinum [Latin]; Serine, L-; [ChemIDplus] Ser; S; [Merck Index]
Category
Amino Acids and Derivatives
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] White powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Non-essential amino acid; [Merck Index] Used in parenteral nutrition, biomedical research, culture media, microbiological tests, feed additives, and skin care creams; [HSDB] Used as a flavoring agent and nutritional supplement for foods; [FDA]
Comments
Does not appear to reach the fetus of pregnant pigs (placenta metabolizes to glycine); Small increase in resorptions observed in rats following intraperitoneal treatment; [REPROTOX]
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
4.02E-08 mm Hg

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

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