L-Homoserine, 98%

About L-Homoserine, 98%

L-Homoserine is a peptide synthesis reagent carrying the CAS registry number 672-15-1 with a typical assay of ≥98%. The compound has the formula C4H9NO3, corresponding to a molecular weight of 119.12 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (2S)-2-amino-4-hydroxybutanoic acid. Alternative names: (S)-2-Amino-4-hydroxybutyric acid and Hse.

In its supplied form it is a white to off-white powder. Reported physical data include a melting point of 203 °C. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 3 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Typical applications include peptide coupling, solid-phase peptide synthesis, bioconjugation and molecular biology workflows. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Standard pack sizes are 1 g and 5 g, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Peptide coupling
Solid-phase peptide synthesis
Bioconjugation
Molecular biology workflows

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	L-Homoserine, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-002400
CAS Number	672-15-1
IUPAC name	(2S)-2-amino-4-hydroxybutanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₄H₉NO₃
Molecular weight	119.12 g/mol
Exact mass	119.0582
Purity / assay	≥98%
HSN code	29420090
InChIKey	UKAUYVFTDYCKQA-VKHMYHEASA-N
SMILES	C(CO)[C@@H](C(=O)O)N
PubChem CID	12647

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Melting point	203 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	-4.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 4
TPSA	83.6 Å²
Synonyms	(S)-2-Amino-4-hydroxybutyric acid, Hse, homoserine, 2-Amino-4-hydroxybutyric acid, 2-amino-4-hydroxybutanoate, (2S)-2-azaniumyl-4-hydroxybutanoate, Homoserine L-, L Isomer OF homoserine, 2-Amino-4-hydroxybutanoic acid, h-hoser-oh, (s)-2-amino-4-hydroxybutanoic acid, (s)-homoserine

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of L-Homoserine, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of L-Homoserine, 98% is 672-15-1. It is also known as (S)-2-Amino-4-hydroxybutyric acid, Hse, homoserine.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of L-Homoserine, 98%?

L-Homoserine, 98% has the molecular formula C4H9NO3 and a molecular weight of 119.12 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2S)-2-amino-4-hydroxybutanoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of L-Homoserine, 98% can I order?

We supply L-Homoserine, 98% in (≥98%) grade, in 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with L-Homoserine, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of L-Homoserine, 98% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can L-Homoserine, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. L-Homoserine, 98% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.