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L-Threonine

Also known as: (2S,3R)-2-Amino-3-hydroxybutanoic acid, (2S,3R)-2-Amino-3-hydroxybutyric acid, (2S,3R)-Threonine, L-2-Amino-3-hydroxybutyric acid, L-α-Amino-β-hydroxybutyric acid, Threonine, Thr, H-Thr-OH, [R-(R*,S*)]-2-Amino-3-hydroxybutanoic acid, Butanoic acid, 2-amino-3-hydroxy-, (R-(R*,S*))-, L-Threonine (JP15), UNII:TFM6DU5S6A

L-Threonine (CAS 72-19-5) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C4H9NO3 and a molecular weight of 119.119 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 255ºC, a boiling point of 345.8±32.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 162.9±25.1 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
72-19-5
Jingsj CID
J-902232-6
Molecular Formula
C4H9NO3
Molecular Weight
119.119 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point255ºC
Boiling Point345.8±32.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.3±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point162.9±25.1 °C
Exact Mass119.058243
PSA83.55000
LogP-1.23
Vapor Pressure0.0±1.7 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index1.507

Activity & Biological Data

Additional Information[1]. Zhao H, et al. Increasing L-threonine production in Escherichia coli by engineering the glyoxylate shunt and the L-threonine biosynthesis pathway. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 2018 Jul;102(13):5505-5518.

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2922509090
Summary2922509090. other amino-alcohol-phenols, amino-acid-phenols and other amino-compounds with oxygen function. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of L-Threonine?

The CAS number of L-Threonine is 72-19-5.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of L-Threonine?

L-Threonine has molecular formula C4H9NO3 and molecular weight 119.119 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of L-Threonine?

For L-Threonine, Upstream Products: O-Methyl-L-threonine, O-Phospho-L-threonine, ch3cho; Downstream Products: L(+)-2-Aminobutyric acid, (S)-(-)-1-Phenylpropylamine, 1-phenylpropan-1-amine.

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How to cite: Jingsj. "L-Threonine (CAS 72-19-5)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-902232-6 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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