L-Homoserine
- CAS No.672-15-1
- GradeIndustrial / Pharmaceutical
- Availability● In Stock
High-purity L-Homoserine (CAS 672-15-1), a non-proteinogenic amino acid used as a key chiral building block in nutraceutical and pharmaceutical synthesis.
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Product Overview
L-Homoserine is a naturally occurring, non-proteinogenic amino acid with the molecular formula C4H9NO3. As the L-enantiomer of homoserine, it serves as a critical chiral intermediate in the biosynthesis of essential amino acids such as methionine, threonine, and isoleucine. Our high-purity L-Homoserine is manufactured under stringent GMP-compliant conditions, ensuring exceptional chemical and optical purity for demanding applications in nutraceutical and fine chemical industries.
Specifications
| Appearance | Off-white crystalline powder |
|---|---|
| Assay | 98.5%–101.0% |
| Melting Point | ≥185°C (Typical: 186.2°C) |
| Specific Rotation [α]D²⁰ | −8.3° to −8.9° (c = 5, water) |
| Optical Purity | ≤0.5% D-enantiomer |
| Solubility in Water | Colorless and clear (c = 5) |
| Loss on Drying | ≤0.5% (Typical: 0.32%) |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.1% (as sulfate) |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤10 ppm |
| Arsenic (as As₂O₃) | ≤1 ppm |
| Other Amino Acids | Not detected by TLC (spot amount: 30 μg) |
Industrial Applications
L-Homoserine is primarily valued as a versatile chiral synthon in advanced organic synthesis. Its applications include:
- Serving as a key intermediate in the production of specialty amino acids and peptide-based nutraceuticals.
- Functioning as a precursor in microbial fermentation pathways for vitamin and amino acid biosynthesis.
- Supporting research in metabolic engineering and enzyme kinetics due to its role in natural biosynthetic cascades.
- Enabling the development of novel bioactive compounds through stereoselective transformations.
As a non-essential but biologically relevant molecule, L-Homoserine is not intended for direct human consumption but is widely utilized in R&D and industrial-scale manufacturing of health-related ingredients under strict regulatory frameworks.
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