Description

L-Serine o-Sulfate Potassium Salt is a high-purity, chemically modified derivative of the amino acid L-serine, specifically sulfated at the oxygen atom. This compound is a critical biochemical reagent and building block, valued for its role in studying and modulating key biological pathways. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in neuroscience, metabolic research, and drug discovery. The product is supplied to meet the stringent quality requirements of advanced scientific and industrial applications.

Application

• Neuroscience Research: Acts as a selective agonist for the glycine site of the NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartate) receptor, making it essential for studying excitatory neurotransmission, synaptic plasticity, and neurological disorders.
• Biochemical Assay Standard: Serves as a high-purity reference standard in analytical methods such as HPLC and mass spectrometry for quantifying related compounds in biological matrices.
• Metabolic Pathway Investigation: Used as a tool compound to probe sulfur amino acid metabolism and related enzymatic processes in cellular and in vitro studies.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Functions as a key synthetic precursor or building block in the research and development of novel therapeutic agents targeting the central nervous system.
• Cell Culture & Physiology Studies: Employed in specialized cell culture media or experimental buffers to investigate receptor function and cellular signaling mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-Serine o-Sulfate Potassium Salt
CAS No.	17436-02-1
Molecular Formula	C3H6KNO6S
Molecular Weight	223.25 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Serine O-sulfate potassium salt; (S)-2-Amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid hydrogen sulfate potassium salt; O-Sulfono-L-serine potassium salt; L-Serine sulfate potassium salt; Serine O-sulfate potassium salt; L-SOS; LSOS potassium salt; NMDA receptor glycine site agonist
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our L-Serine o-Sulfate Potassium Salt is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity suitable for research applications. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including identification, assay, and impurity profiling. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity (typically ≥95% by HPLC), physical characteristics, and spectroscopic data is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC, Area %)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.5%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.