Threonine

C₄H₉NO₃

IUPAC: (2S,3R)-2-Amino-3-hydroxybutanoic acid

CAS: 72-19-5

Übersicht

Threonine is an essential amino acid important for immune function, gut health, and collagen production. It was the last of the 20 common amino acids to be discovered.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 9 1,0080
Carbon C 4 12,0110
Nitrogen N 1 14,0070
Oxygen O 3 15,9990

Elementare Zusammensetzung

C
40,3%
N
11,8%
O
40,3%

Verwendung

  • Animal feed additive
  • Dietary supplement
  • Pharmaceutical

Wissenswertes

  • Discovered in 1936, the last standard amino acid to be identified

Structure

SMILES

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

Eigenschaften

Typ
organic
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
119,12 g/mol
Dichte
1,3100 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
256,0 °C
Löslichkeit
very soluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
119,0582
XLogP
-2,9
TPSA
83,6 Ų
H-Bond Donors
3
H-Bond Acceptors
4
Rotatable Bonds
2
Heavy Atoms
8
Complexity
93,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Threonine?
Threonine (C₄H₉NO₃) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (2S,3R)-2-Amino-3-hydroxybutanoic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Threonine?
Threonine has a molar mass of 119.12 g/mol.
What state is Threonine at room temperature?
Threonine is a solid at room temperature.
Is Threonine organic or inorganic?
Threonine is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Threonine?
Threonine (C₄H₉NO₃) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).