Description / Application
O-acetyl-L-serine is an acetyl-L-serine where the acetyl group is attached to the side-chain oxygen. It is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of the amino acid cysteine in bacteria. It has a role as a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite and a bacterial metabolite. It is an acetyl-L-serine and an acetate ester. It is a tautomer of an O-acetyl-L-serine zwitterion.
Identities
| Alternative Name | (S)-3-Acetoxy-2-aminopropanoic acid; O-acetylserine |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C5H9NO4 |
| Molecular Weight | 147.13 |
| MFCD | MFCD00037771 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H315;H319;H335 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P271;P280;P302+P352;P304+P340;P305+P351+P338;P312;P321;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362;P403+P233;P405;P501 |