Serine

Name:
Serine
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	β-hydroxyalanine; α-α-β-hydroxypropionic acid
M Formula:	HOCH2CH(NH2)COOH
Properties:
Colorless crystals. Soluble in water; insoluble in alcohol and ether. Optically active. DL-serine: mp 246C with decomposition; D(+)-serine: mp 228C with decomposition.
Available Forms:
Commercially in all three forms.
Derivation:
Hydrolysis of protein (especially silk protein); synthesized from glycine.
Use:
Biochemical research, dietary supplement, culture media, microbiological tests, feed additive.