Serine

C₃H₇NO₃

IUPAC: (2S)-2-Amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid

CAS: 56-45-1

Overview

Serine is a non-essential amino acid important for phospholipid synthesis and protein phosphorylation. Its name derives from the Latin word for silk.

Composition

Element	Symbol	Atoms	Atomic Mass
Hydrogen	H	7	1.0080
Carbon	C	3	12.0110
Nitrogen	N	1	14.0070
Oxygen	O	3	15.9990

Elemental Composition

Hydrogen ×7

6.7%

Carbon ×3

34.3%

Nitrogen ×1

13.3%

Oxygen ×3

45.7%

Uses

• Cosmetics ingredient
• Pharmaceutical
• Cell culture media

Fun Facts

✦ Named from 'sericum' (silk) because it was first isolated from silk protein sericin

Structure

SMILES

C(C(C(=O)O)N)O

Properties

Type: organic
State: solid
Molar Mass: 105.09 g/mol
Density: 1.5370 g/cm³
Melting Point: 228.0 °C
Solubility: very soluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 105.0426
XLogP: -3.1
TPSA: 83.6 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 3
H-Bond Acceptors: 4
Rotatable Bonds: 2
Heavy Atoms: 7
Complexity: 72.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Serine?

Serine (C₃H₇NO₃) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (2S)-2-Amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid.

What is the molecular weight of Serine?

Serine has a molar mass of 105.09 g/mol.

What state is Serine at room temperature?

Serine is a solid at room temperature.

Is Serine organic or inorganic?

Serine is classified as an organic compound.

What elements make up Serine?

Serine (C₃H₇NO₃) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).