8.16010

L-Methionine

for synthesis

• Synonym(s): L-Methionine, Met
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₅H₁₁NO₂S
• CAS Number: 63-68-3
• Molecular Weight: 149.21
• MDL number: MFCD00063097
• UNSPSC Code: 12352209
• EC Index Number: 200-562-9

Properties

• Quality Level: 200
• potency: 36000 mg/kg LD₅₀, oral (Rat)
• pH: 5-7 (20 °C, 10 g/L in H₂O)
• mp: 280-282 °C
• solubility: 48 g/L
• density: 1.34 g/cm³
• bulk density: 550 kg/m³
• storage temp.: 2-30°C
• InChI: 1S/C5H11NO2S/c1-9-3-2-4(6)5(7)8/h4H,2-3,6H2,1H3,(H,7,8)
• InChI key: FFEARJCKVFRZRR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Analysis Note

Assay (HClO₄): ≥ 99.0 %
Spec. rotation [α²0/D (c=2 in HCl 6 mol/l): +22.5 - +24.0 °
Identity (IR): passes test

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1