DL-Serine hydroxamate

• CAT Number: I042942
• CAS Number: 55779-32-3
• Molecular Formula: C3H8N2O3
• Molecular Weight: 120.11
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-amino-N,3-dihydroxypropanamide
• InChI: InChI=1S/C3H8N2O3/c4-2(1-6)3(7)5-8/h2,6,8H,1,4H2,(H,5,7)
• InChIKey: LELJBJGDDGUFRP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C(C(C(=O)NO)N)O

DL-Serine hydroxamate（Cat No.:I042942）is a synthetic compound used primarily in biochemical research to study the metabolism of serine and its role in cellular processes. It acts as an inhibitor of serine hydroxymethyltransferase, an enzyme involved in the conversion of serine to glycine. By inhibiting this enzyme, DL-Serine hydroxamate helps researchers explore the effects of altered serine and glycine metabolism on cellular function and growth. It is also used in studies of one-carbon metabolism, which is crucial for DNA synthesis and cell proliferation. This compound has applications in cancer research and understanding metabolic diseases.