1411504

L-Methionine

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): (S)-2-Amino-4-(methylmercapto)butyric acid, L-2-Amino-4-(methylthio)butanoic acid
• Linear Formula: CH₃SCH₂CH₂CH(NH₂)CO₂H
• CAS Number: 63-68-3
• Molecular Weight: 149.21
• Beilstein: 1722294
• MDL number: MFCD00063097
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329750402
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• API family: methionine & derivatives
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• mp: 284 °C (dec.) (lit.)
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• SMILES string: CSCC[C@H](N)C(O)=O
• InChI: 1S/C5H11NO2S/c1-9-3-2-4(6)5(7)8/h4H,2-3,6H2,1H3,(H,7,8)/t4-/m0/s1
• InChI key: FFEARJCKVFRZRR-BYPYZUCNSA-N

Description

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets, has been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

This USP reference standard is intended for use in specified quality tests and assays.
Also used to prepare standard and system suitability solutions in the assay of methionine as described in the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) monograph.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 13 - Non Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable