Thermo Scientific Chemicals DL-Methionine, 99%

Description

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.

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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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 59-51-8
• Molecular Formula: C5H11NO2S
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 149.21
• MDL Number: MFCD00063096
• InChI Key: FFEARJCKVFRZRR-UHFFFAOYNA-N
• Synonym: dl-methionine, methionine, racemethionine, acimetion, banthionine, cynaron, lobamine, meonine, mertionin, metione
• PubChem CID: 876
• ChEBI: CHEBI:16811
• SMILES: CSCCC(N)C(O)=O

• Melting Point: ∼272°C (decomposition)
• Beilstein: 636185
• Merck Index: 14,5975
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Density: 1.34
• IUPAC Name: 2-amino-4-(methylsulfanyl)butanoic acid
• Quantity: 5000 g
• Formula Weight: 149.21
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: DL-Methionine

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