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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.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 63-68-3
Molecular Formula C5H11NO2S
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 149.21
MDL Number MFCD00063097 MFCD00801344
InChI Key FFEARJCKVFRZRR-BYPYZUCNSA-N
Synonym l-methionine, methionine, h-met-oh, s-2-amino-4-methylthio butanoic acid, cymethion, l---methionine, liquimeth, s-methionine, l-methioninum, methilanin
PubChem CID 6137
ChEBI CHEBI:16643
IUPAC Name (2S)-2-amino-4-methylsulfanylbutanoic acid
SMILES CSCC[C@H](N)C(O)=O
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Description

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.

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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

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

Specifications

∼280°C (decomposition)
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
100 g
L-Methionine
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)
Safety and Handling

Safety and Handling

H500

EINECSNumber : 200-562-9

RTECSNumber : PD0457000

TSCA : Yes

Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

SDS
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RUO – Research Use Only