Showing chemical card for O-Acetyl-serine (CFc000333699)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
Update Date
2022-09-14 05:14:02 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000333699
Molecule Identification
Common Name
O-Acetyl-serine
Definition
O-Acetylserine belongs to the class of organic compounds known as l-alpha-amino acids. These are alpha amino acids which have the L-configuration of the alpha-carbon atom. An acetyl-L-serine where the acetyl group is attached to the side-chain oxygen. O-Acetylserine is a very strong basic compound (based on its pKa). O-Acetylserine exists in all living species, ranging from bacteria to humans. Outside of the human body, O-Acetylserine has been detected, but not quantified in, several different foods, such as vaccinium (blueberry, cranberry, huckleberry), sweet rowanberries, kelps, ohelo berries, and grapefruits. This could make O-acetylserine a potential biomarker for the consumption of these foods.
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as l-alpha-amino acids. These are alpha amino acids which have the L-configuration of the alpha-carbon atom.
