Serinol

Serinol is the organic compound with the formula H2NCH(CH2OH)2. A colorless solid, it is classified both as an amino alcohol and as a diol. It is structurally related to glycerol. Its name reflects the compound's relationship to the amino acid serine, from which it can be produced by hydrogenation. Other amino alcohols derived from amino acids: alaninol, leucinol, tyrosinol.

Biosynthetically, it is derived from dihydroxyacetone phosphate. It can be prepared in several steps starting with the condensation of nitromethane with two equivalents of formaldehyde.

An N,O-protected form of serinol can be produced from serine.