CAS No. 672-15-1
Batch:
Purity:98.24
Chemical Structure
Check the
L-Homoserine
product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.
| CAS Number | 672-15-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular Formula |
C4H9NO3 |
|
| Molecular Weight (MW) | 119.12 | |
| SMILES | NC(CCO)C(O)=O |
L-Homoserine is a key non-proteinogenic amino acid and metabolic intermediate in the aspartate pathway. It is formed from L-aspartate-4-semialdehyde by homoserine dehydrogenase and serves as an essential precursor in the biosynthesis of L-threonine, L-methionine, and L-isoleucine. Enzymatic phosphorylation of L-homoserine by homoserine kinase yields O-phospho-L-homoserine, facilitating downstream amino acid production required for cellular protein synthesis and metabolic regulation. [1][2]
|
Concentration
Volume
Mass
|
1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|
Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
| Solvent | Solubility & Note |
|---|---|
| Water | 20 mg/mL |
| DMSO |
Insoluble
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO.) |
| Ethanol | Insoluble |
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
- Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
- Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
- For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
- Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.