DL-ETHIONINE SULFOXIDE

• CAT Number: M085393
• CAS Number: 4378-21-6
• Molecular Formula: C6H13NO3S
• Molecular Weight: 179.23
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: DL-ETHIONINE SULFOXIDE
• Storage: -80°C
• Related CAS: 15785-31-6
• IUPAC Name: 2-amino-4-ethylsulfinylbutanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H13NO3S/c1-2-11(10)4-3-5(7)6(8)9/h5H,2-4,7H2,1H3,(H,8,9)
• InChIKey: ZEZVOWDXHLTCLO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCS(=O)CCC(C(=O)O)N

DL-Ethionine sulfoxide（Cat No.:M085393） is a derivative of the amino acid methionine, characterized by the addition of a sulfoxide group to its molecular structure. This modification imparts unique chemical properties to the molecule, such as increased polarity and reactivity compared to its parent compound. DL-Ethionine sulfoxide is used in biochemical research, often studied for its effects on metabolic processes and as a methylation inhibitor in cells. This compound serves as a tool in molecular biology and biochemistry to explore the regulation and disruption of methylation pathways, critical for understanding gene expression and enzyme activity.