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M2768

Sigma-Aldrich

DL-Methionine

BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, suitable for insect cell culture, ≥99%

Synonym(s):

(±)-2-Amino-4-(methylmercapto)butyric acid, DL-2-Amino-4-(methylthio)butanoic acid

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3SCH2CH2CH(NH2)COOH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
149.21
Beilstein:
636185
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352209
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.75

product line

BioReagent

Assay

≥99%

form

powder

technique(s)

cell culture | insect: suitable
cell culture | mammalian: suitable

color

white

mp

280 °C (dec.) (lit.)

solubility

H2O: 50 mg/mL, clear, colorless

SMILES string

CSCCC(N)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C5H11NO2S/c1-9-3-2-4(6)5(7)8/h4H,2-3,6H2,1H3,(H,7,8)

InChI key

FFEARJCKVFRZRR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Use in mammalian and insect cell culture applications where mixed isomers are indicated.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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