Serine

C₃H₇NO₃

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

CAS: 56-45-1

Übersicht

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

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 7 1,0080
Carbon C 3 12,0110
Nitrogen N 1 14,0070
Oxygen O 3 15,9990

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×7
6,7%
C
Carbon ×3
34,3%
N
Nitrogen ×1
13,3%
O
Oxygen ×3
45,7%

Verwendung

  • • Cosmetics ingredient
  • • Pharmaceutical
  • • Cell culture media

Wissenswertes

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

Structure

SMILES

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

Eigenschaften

Typ
organic
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
105,09 g/mol
Dichte
1,5370 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
228,0 °C
Löslichkeit
very soluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
105,0426
XLogP
-3,1
TPSA
83,6 Ų
H-Bond Donors
3
H-Bond Acceptors
4
Rotatable Bonds
2
Heavy Atoms
7
Complexity
72,0

Verwandte Verbindungen

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

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).