DL-Methionyl-DL-methionine

• CAT Number: C000892
• CAS Number: 52715-93-2
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₂₀N₂O₃S₂
• Molecular Weight: 280.4
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Methionylmethionine
• Solubility: Aqueous Acid (Slightly)
• Appearance: White to Off-White Solid
• Storage: 4°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-[(2-amino-4-methylsulfanylbutanoyl)amino]-4-methylsulfanylbutanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H20N2O3S2/c1-16-5-3-7(11)9(13)12-8(10(14)15)4-6-17-2/h7-8H,3-6,11H2,1-2H3,(H,12,13)(H,14,15)
• InChIKey: ZYTPOUNUXRBYGW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CSCCC(C(=O)NC(CCSC)C(=O)O)N

DL-Methionyl-DL-methionine (Cat No.:C000892) is a dipeptide compound composed of two methionine amino acids linked together. It is commonly used as a nutritional supplement in the food and feed industries. This dipeptide provides a source of methionine, an essential amino acid crucial for protein synthesis and various metabolic processes in animals and humans. As a nutritional additive, it helps meet the dietary requirements of methionine, particularly in diets deficient in this amino acid. The compound’s DL form indicates it contains both the L and D enantiomers, making it racemic. Its application aids in enhancing the nutritional value of food products and animal feed.

Reference

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