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| Physical Characters and Index |
English name: L-Threonine
CAS no. : 72-19-5
Molecular formula: C4H9NO3
Molecular weight: 119.12
EINECS no. : 200-774-1 |
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| Use and description |
| Threonine is an amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins. It contains an α-amino group, a carboxyl group, and a side chain containing a hydroxyl group, making it a polar, uncharged amino acid. It is essential in humans, meaning the body cannot synthesize it: it must be obtained from the diet. Threonine is synthesized from aspartate in bacteria such as E. coli. It is encoded by all the codons starting AC. |
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