Threonine

C₄H₉NO₃

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

CAS: 72-19-5

Aperçu

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.

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Hydrogen H 9 1,0080
Carbon C 4 12,0110
Nitrogen N 1 14,0070
Oxygen O 3 15,9990

Composition élémentaire

H
Hydrogen ×9
7,6%
C
Carbon ×4
40,3%
N
Nitrogen ×1
11,8%
O
Oxygen ×3
40,3%

Usages

  • • Animal feed additive
  • • Dietary supplement
  • • Pharmaceutical

Le saviez-vous

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

Structure

SMILES

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

Propriétés

Type
organic
État
solid
Masse molaire
119,12 g/mol
Densité
1,3100 g/cm³
Point de fusion
256,0 °C
Solubilité
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

Composés associés

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 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).