L-Selenomethionine
TL;DR: L-Selenomethionine (CAS 3211-76-5) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C5H11NO2Se and molecular weight 196.9955 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
(2S)-2-amino-4-methylselanylbutanoic acid
Also Known As: L-selenomethionine, Selenomethionine, Seleno-L-methionine, SeMet, Selenium-L-methionine
Application Areas
Top 5 of 19 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C5H11NO2Se |
| Molecular Weight | 196.9955 g/mol |
| XLogP | -0.04 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 63.3 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 3 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 4 |
| Exact Mass | 196.9955 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 9 |
| Complexity | 97.0 |
| Melting Point | 275 °C |
| SMILES | C[Se]CC[C@@H](C(=O)O)N |
| InChIKey | RJFAYQIBOAGBLC-BYPYZUCNSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: L-Selenomethionine is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as biotechnology workflows and life-science research. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
L-Selenomethionine (CAS 3211-76-5) is a pharmaceutical intermediate with the molecular formula C5H11NO2Se and a molecular weight of 197 g/mol. Synonyms include L-selenomethionine and Selenomethionine.
Custom synthesis (mg to ton scale), HPLC/NMR/MS analytical support, and complete COA/MSDS documentation are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Safety Information
H301 + H331, H373, H410
Chemical Property Profile of L-Selenomethionine
Property Insights of L-Selenomethionine
The XLogP value of -0.04 indicates that L-Selenomethionine is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. The TPSA of 63.3 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for L-Selenomethionine. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, L-Selenomethionine has 2 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 3 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of L-Selenomethionine?
The CAS number of L-Selenomethionine is 3211-76-5.
What is the molecular formula of L-Selenomethionine?
The molecular formula of L-Selenomethionine is C5H11NO2Se.
What is the molecular weight of L-Selenomethionine?
The molecular weight of L-Selenomethionine is 196.9955 g/mol.
What are the applications of L-Selenomethionine?
L-Selenomethionine is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as biotechnology workflows and life-science research. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg...
Where can I buy L-Selenomethionine?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for L-Selenomethionine?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for L-Selenomethionine and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.