(±)-Methionine

• CAT Number: R061698
• CAS Number: 59-51-8
• Molecular Formula: C5H11NO2S
• Molecular Weight: 149.21
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Acimetion; Amurex; Banthionine; Cynaron; DL-2-Amino-4-(methylthio)butyric Acid; Dyprin; Lactet; Lobamine; Meonine; Meprom M 85; MetAMINO; Methilanin; MetiPEARL; Metione; NSC 9241; Neston; Pedameth; Racemethionine; Rhodimet NP 99; Smartamine; Smartami
• Target: Parasite
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-amino-4-methylsulfanylbutanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H11NO2S/c1-9-3-2-4(6)5(7)8/h4H,2-3,6H2,1H3,(H,7,8)
• InChIKey: FFEARJCKVFRZRR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CSCCC(C(=O)O)N

(±)-Methionine（Cat No.:R061698）is an essential sulfur-containing amino acid critical for protein synthesis and various metabolic processes. As a racemic mixture, it includes both D- and L-enantiomers, providing versatility in biochemical research and industrial applications. (±)-Methionine plays a vital role in methylation reactions as a precursor to S-adenosylmethionine (SAM), influencing epigenetic regulation and neurotransmitter synthesis. Additionally, it serves as a key dietary supplement and is used in the study of oxidative stress and cellular metabolism. Its high purity ensures reliability in experimental setups across multiple disciplines.