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O-Acetyl-L-serine hydrochloride (CAS 66638-22-0)

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Alternate Names:
L-Ser(Ac)-OH
Application:
O-Acetyl-L-serine hydrochloride is a substrate for cysteine synthase
CAS Number:
66638-22-0
Molecular Weight:
183.59
Molecular Formula:
C5H9NO4•HCl
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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O-Acetyl-L-serine hydrochloride is a compound that is used in biochemistry and molecular biology research. It is particularly of interest in studies involving amino acid metabolism and protein synthesis. As an acetylated derivative of the amino acid serine, this compound is involved in the investigation of cysteine biosynthesis pathways, where it acts as a substrate for the enzyme cysteine synthase. In addition, O-Acetyl-L-serine hydrochloride is used to study post-translational modifications of proteins, such as acetylation, which affects protein function and interactions. Its role in the synthesis of peptides and in enzyme kinetics makes it a valuable reagent in the laboratory. The hydrochloride salt form enhances the solubility in water, which is beneficial for its use in various enzymatic and analytical assays.


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O-Acetyl-L-serine hydrochloride, 1 g

sc-215600
1 g
$75.00

O-Acetyl-L-serine hydrochloride, 5 g

sc-215600A
5 g
$223.00