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Thermo Scientific Chemicals DL-Threonine, 99%
Description
DL-Threonine is used as a polar essential amino acid. It serves as a precursor of glycine as well as used in the biosynthesis of proteins. Further, it is used for biochemical research. In addition to this, it is used as a nutrition enhancer.
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DL-Threonine is used as a polar essential amino acid. It serves as a precursor of glycine as well as used in the biosynthesis of proteins. Further, it is used for biochemical research. In addition to this, it is used as a nutrition enhancer.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | ∼244°C (decomposition) |
| Beilstein | 1721647 |
| Merck Index | 14,9380 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water. |
| IUPAC Name | 2-amino-3-hydroxybutanoic acid |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| Formula Weight | 119.12 |
| Percent Purity | 99% |
| Chemical Name or Material | DL-Threonine |
RUO – Research Use Only
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