Product name: | L-Methionine |
Molecular Formula: | C5H11NO2S |
Molecular Structure: | ![]() |
Molecular Weight: | 149.21 |
CAS No.: | 63-68-3 |
Description
L-Methionine occurs as colorless or white, lustrous plates, or as a white, crystalline powder. It is soluble in water, in alkali solutions, and in dilute mineral acids; slightly soluble in alcohol; and practically insoluble in ether.
Application
In the pharmaceutical industry, L-methionine can be used as a main component of amino acid infusion and complex amino acids, and can also be used to synthesize medicinal vitamins, and can be used for the production of liver-protecting preparations by utilizing its anti-fatty liver function. In the food industry, it can be used as a nutritional supplement. In the feed industry, it is used as a nutritional supplement for feed to compensate for the amino acid balance.
Specification
Appearance | White or almost white crystalline powder or colorless crystals |
Specific rotation | 20℃: +21.0°~ +25.0°or |
25℃: +21.1°~ +25.1° | |
Lead | ≤ 5ppm |
Loss on drying | ≤0.5% |
Residue on ignition | ≤0.1% |
Assay | 98.5~101.5% |
Packing
25kg/drum or as per requirement.
Storage
Store in a cool dry place and protected from light.
Minimum Order
100kgs