W330108

DL-Methionine

99%, FCC, FG

• Synonym(s): (±)-2-Amino-4-(methylmercapto)butyric acid, DL-2-Amino-4-(methylthio)butanoic acid
• Linear Formula: CH₃SCH₂CH₂CH(NH₂)COOH
• CAS Number: 59-51-8
• Molecular Weight: 149.21
• FEMA Number: 3301
• Beilstein: 636185
• EC Number: 200-432-1
• Council of Europe no.: 569
• MDL number: MFCD00063096
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901622
• Flavis number: 17.014

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Halal
• Agency: meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012; FCC; FDA 21 CFR 172.320
• Assay: 99%
• mp: 280 °C (dec.) (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: acidic; sulfurous
• SMILES string: CSCCC(N)C(O)=O
• 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

General description

DL-Methionine is a sulfur-containing amino acid mainly used as a dietary supplement for poultry. It is a key precursor for synthesizing carnitine and creatine in the body.

Application

• Influence of DL methionine and sodium metabisulphite on the photostability of vitamin K1.: This study examines how DL methionine and sodium metabisulphite impact the photostability of vitamin K1, essential for understanding the interactions and stability of vitamin formulations (Ho and Wong, 1998).


• Amino acid polymers for biomedical applications. I. Permeability properties of L-leucine DL-methionine copolymers.: This research explores the permeability properties of copolymers made from L-leucine and DL-methionine, which have significant implications for biomedical applications like drug delivery systems (Martin, May, and McMahon, 1971).


• ESR measurement of short-lived free radicals obtained by addition of OH to DL-methionine.: This article describes the electron spin resonance (ESR) measurements of short-lived free radicals produced when hydroxyl groups are added to DL-methionine, offering insights into the radical chemistry of amino acids (Bürk and Schoffa, 1969).

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves