Compound Q&A
What is Methyl L-serinate hydrochloride (CAS: 5680-80-8)?
Answer
Methyl L-serinate hydrochloride (CAS: 5680-80-8) is a chiral compound formed by the esterification of L-serine with methanol and subsequent reaction with hydrochloric acid. Its chemical formula is C8H15NO5·HCl. It appears as a white crystalline solid, is soluble in water, and is commonly used in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research due to its stereochemical properties.
About
CAS No
5680-80-8
English Name
Methyl L-serinate hydrochloride (1:1)
Molecular Formula
C4H10ClNO3
Molecular Weight
155.58 g/mol
SMILES
COC(=O)C(CO)N.Cl
InChIKey
NDBQJIBNNUJNHA-DFWYDOINSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
