Synonym(s): (±)-2-Amino-3-hydroxybutyric acid
Formula: CH3CH(OH)CH(NH2)COOH
Formula Weight: 119.12
CAS No.: 80-68-2
Application: For use in insect and mammalian cell culture applications where the pure L-form is not required.
General description: L-Threonine is an essential proteinogenic amino acid incorporated into proteins as directed by the genetic code. Threonine is a polar amino acid with a hydroxyl containing R-group that can participate in glycosylation reactions.
Suitability: This DL-Threonine has been qualified for use in animal and insect cell culture applications.
Beilstein Registry Number: 1721647
EC No.: 201-300-6
Melting Point: 244°C (dec.)(lit.)
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C24H38O4