DL-Methionine, 99%
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DL-Methionine, 99%

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DL-Methionine, 99%
Catalog numberA11457.0I
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS59-51-8
IUPAC Name2-amino-4-(methylsulfanyl)butanoic acid
Molecular FormulaC5H11NO2S
InChI KeyFFEARJCKVFRZRR-UHFFFAOYNA-N
SMILESCSCCC(N)C(O)=O
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
FormCrystals or powder or crystalline powder
Assay (Non-aqueous acid-base Titration)≥98.5 to ≤101.5% (non-U.S. sourced material)
Assay from Supplier's CofA≥98.5% (U.S. sourced material)
CommentMaterial Sourced in the U.S. and in other countries
Identification (FTIR)Conforms (non-U.S. sourced material)
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Production of volatile compounds related to the flavour of foods from the Strecker degradation of DL-methionine. Addition of methionine in appropriate amounts to these foods might be expected to improve protein value. Economically, DL-methionine would be preferable.

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.

Applications
Production of volatile compounds related to the flavour of foods from the Strecker degradation of DL-methionine. Addition of methionine in appropriate amounts to these foods might be expected to improve protein value. Economically, DL-methionine would be preferable.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Quirine Swennen et. al. Effects of dietary protein content and 2-hydroxy-4-methylthiobutanoic acid or DL-methionine supplementation on performance and oxidative status of broiler chickens.. British Journal of Nutrition. 2011, 106(12), 1845-1854 .
  2. Kies C, Fox H,; Aprahamian S. Comparative value of L-, and D-methionine supplementation of an oat-based diet for humans.. The Journal of Nutrition. 1975, 105(7), 809-814.
  3. Soft nucleophile, which acts as a methyl acceptor in the cleavage of methyl ethers of phenols by Methanesulfonic acid, A13565.