Methionine is one of the common sulfur-containing amino acids. Methionine is a common methyl-group donor to various substrates, such as creatine, epinephrine, ergosterol, and choline.
L-Methionine is used as an essential amino acid for human development and therapeutically acts as an antidote for acetaminophen poisoning. It serves 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.
L-Methionine is the L-isomer of methionine, an essential amino acid for human development. Methionine is important in many functions, including acting as a hepatoprotectant, an acetominophen poisoning antidote, and a urinary acidifier. It is also a chelating agent for heavy metals.
Purity: ≥99%
Product Type: Biochemicals
Chemical Class: Amino Acids & Peptides
Density: ~1.2 g/cm3
Boiling Point: ~306.9°C at 760 mmHg (Predicted)
Melting Point: 284°C (dec.)(Lit.)
Optical Rotation: +22.4 ° to 24.7 °(c=20, 6N HCl) (Lit.)
Refractive Index: 1.53 (Predicted)
Presentation: White Crystalline Powder
Format: Powder
pH: 5.6 - 6.1 (1% aq soln)
pKa: 2.28, 9.21 (Lit.)
Loss on Drying: ≤0.3%
Residue on ignition: ≤0.4%
Solubility: Soluble in warm dil alcohol; insoluble in abs. alcohol, ether, petroleum ether, benzene, acetone, HCl.
Storage & Handling: Store at Room Temperature (15-30°C).