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Thermo Scientific Chemicals L-Methionine, 98+%
L-Methionine (CAS # 63-68-3) is an essential amino acid that contains sulphur. L-Methionine is involved in cellular detoxification in several species.
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A103180E
Description
L-Methionine iserves as a chelating agent for heavy metals, as a flavoring agent and nutritional supplement for foods. It acts as a feed additive, vegetable oil enrichment and as a single cell protein. In addition to this, it is used as a hepatoprotectant and also acts as a lipotropic agent and prevents excess fat buildup in the liver.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
General Description
• L-Methionine is an essential amino acid required for tissue repair and maintenance
• L-Methionine affects absorption of selenium and zinc
• L-Methionine can assist cellular detoxification by chelating lead and mercury
• L-Methionine exhibitis properties associated with anti-aging and can also prevent the buildup of fat in the liver
Application
• L-Methionine is appropriate for use in cell culture and biochemistry laboratory applications
• It is useful for the laboratory study of methionine pathways in the cell relating to aging, degeneration, and metabolism
Specifications
| ∼280°C (decomposition) | |
| 63-68-3 | |
| MFCD00063097 MFCD00801344 | |
| 14,5975 | |
| Soluble in water and hydrochloride. Slightly soluble in acetic acid. Insoluble in ethanol,benzene,acetone and ether. | |
| CSCC[C@H](N)C(O)=O | |
| 149.21 | |
| CHEBI:16643 | |
| ≥98% | |
| +23° (c=2 in 2N HCl) |
| L-Methionine | |
| C5H11NO2S | |
| 1722294 | |
| l-methionine, methionine, h-met-oh, s-2-amino-4-methylthio butanoic acid, cymethion, l---methionine, liquimeth, s-methionine, l-methioninum, methilanin | |
| FFEARJCKVFRZRR-BYPYZUCNSA-N | |
| (2S)-2-amino-4-methylsulfanylbutanoic acid | |
| 6137 | |
| 149.21 | |
| 2500 g |
Chemical Identifiers
| 63-68-3 | |
| 149.21 | |
| FFEARJCKVFRZRR-BYPYZUCNSA-N | |
| 6137 | |
| (2S)-2-amino-4-methylsulfanylbutanoic acid |
| C5H11NO2S | |
| MFCD00063097 MFCD00801344 | |
| l-methionine, methionine, h-met-oh, s-2-amino-4-methylthio butanoic acid, cymethion, l---methionine, liquimeth, s-methionine, l-methioninum, methilanin | |
| CHEBI:16643 | |
| CSCC[C@H](N)C(O)=O |
Safety and Handling
H500
EINECSNumber : 200-562-9
RTECSNumber : PD0457000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only