Thermo Scientific Chemicals L-Methionine, 98+%

Description

L-Methionine (CAS # 63-68-3) is an essential amino acid that contains sulphur. L-Methionine is involved in cellular detoxification in several species.

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

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

• Melting Point: ∼280°C (decomposition)
• Beilstein: 1722294
• Merck Index: 14,5975
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and hydrochloride. Slightly soluble in acetic acid. Insoluble in ethanol,benzene,acetone and ether.
• Quantity: 100 g
• Formula Weight: 149.21
• Optical Rotation: +23° (c=2 in 2N HCl)
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: L-Methionine

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H500
EINECSNumber	200-562-9
RTECSNumber	PD0457000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only