CAS No. 5147-00-2
Batch:
Purity:98.25
Chemical Structure
Check the
O-Acetylserine
product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.
| CAS Number | 5147-00-2 | |
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| Molecular Formula |
C5H9NO4 |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 147.13 | |
| SMILES | CC(=O)OCC(C(=O)O)N |
O-Acetylserine is a naturally occurring metabolic intermediate and signaling metabolite in the cysteine biosynthesis pathway in bacteria and plants. It serves as a direct precursor for L-cysteine synthesis through reaction with hydrogen sulfide catalyzed by O-acetylserine sulfhydrylase. Additionally, O-acetylserine acts as a key regulatory signal that activates sulfur assimilation pathways and coordinates plant responses to sulfur starvation.
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Concentration
Volume
Mass
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1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
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Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
| Solvent | Solubility & Note |
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| DMSO |
29 mg/mL
(197.1 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.) |
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.