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L-Methionine

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CAS Number 63-68-3 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
(2S)-2-amino-4-(methylsulfanyl)butanoic acid
IUPAC Traditional name
L-methionine
Synonyms
Cymethion
S-Methyl-L-momocysteine
S-Methionine
Methionine
L-α-Amino-γ-methylthiobutyric Acid
NSC 22946
S-Methyl-L-homocysteine
h-Met-oh
l-Methionine
α-Amino-γ-methylmercaptobutyric Acid
γ-Methylthio-α-aminobutyric Acid
(S)-2-Amino-4-(methylthio)butanoic acid

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 63-68-3

PROPERTIES

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Apperance White Solid
Melting Point 273-275°C (dec.)
Solubility Water
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DETAILS

Description (English)
Essential aminoacid for human development. Hepatoprotectant; antidote (acetominophen poisoning); urinary acidifier.

REFERENCES

  • Benevenga, N.J., et al.: J. Agric. Food Chem., 22, 2 (1974)
  • Fleisher, L.D., et al.: Clin. Endocrinol. Metab., 3, 37 (1974)
  • Meinnel, T., et al.: Biochimie, 75, 1061 (1974)