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L-Methionine, 98+%
Catalog number: A10318.22
100 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
L-Methionine, 98+%
Catalog number: A10318.22
100 g, Each
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Catalog number: A10318.22
also known as A10318-22
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Online price: 57.65
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS
63-68-3
IUPAC Name
(2S)-2-amino-4-(methylsulfanyl)butanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C5H11NO2S
InChI Key
FFEARJCKVFRZRR-BYPYZUCNSA-N
SMILES
CSCC[C@H](N)C(O)=O
Specifications
Specification SheetAppearance (Color)
White
Form
Crystals or powder or crystalline powder
Assay (Non-aqueous acid-base Titration)
≥98.0 to ≤102.0%
Comment
Material sourced in the U.S. and in other countries
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms (non-U.S. sourced material)
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
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