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L-Methionine, MP Biomedicals™

Catalog No. MP021022915
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Description

L-Methionine, MP Biomedicals is one of the common sulfur-containing amino acids. It is a methyl-group donor to various substrates, such as creatine, epinephrine, ergosterol and choline.

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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-(methylsulfanyl)butanoic acid
SMILES CSCC[C@H](N)C(O)=O

Specifications

Melting Point 284°C (decomposition)(literature)
pH 5.6 to 6.1 (1% aq. soln.)
Quantity 500 g
Solubility Information Soluble in warm dil alcohol; insoluble in abs. alcohol, ether, petroleum ether, benzene, acetone, HCl.
Optical Rotation 22.4–24.7° (c=20, 6N HCl) (Lit.)
Formula Weight 149.21
Percent Purity ≥99%
Physical Form Crystalline Powder

Safety and Handling

Recommended Storage Room Temperature (15–30°C).
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