(+-)-Methionine
TL;DR: (+-)-Methionine (CAS 59-51-8) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C5H11NO2S and molecular weight 149.05106 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2-amino-4-methylsulfanylbutanoic acid
Also Known As: DL-METHIONINE, methionine, Racemethionine, L-methionine, D-Methionine
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C5H11NO2S |
| Molecular Weight | 149.05106 g/mol |
| XLogP | -1.9 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 88.6 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 4 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 4 |
| Exact Mass | 149.05106 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 9 |
| Complexity | 97.0 |
| Melting Point | 281 °C |
| Boiling Point | 300.00 to 301.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Density | Relative density (water = 1): 1.3 |
| Solubility | 32.7 mg/mL at 25 °C |
| SMILES | CSCCC(C(=O)O)N |
| InChIKey | FFEARJCKVFRZRR-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: (+-)-Methionine is used in biotechnology workflows and life-science research, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies (+-)-Methionine (CAS 59-51-8) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
(+-)-Methionine is a biotechnology compound identified by CAS number 59-51-8 and the molecular formula C5H11NO2S and a molecular weight of 149.05 g/mol. Physically, the compound has a density of Relative density (water = 1): 1.3 g/cm³, a solubility: 32.7 mg/mL at 25 °C. It is also known as DL-METHIONINE and methionine.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of (+-)-Methionine
Property Insights of (+-)-Methionine
The XLogP value of -1.9 indicates that (+-)-Methionine is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. The TPSA of 88.6 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for (+-)-Methionine. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, (+-)-Methionine has 2 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 4 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of (+-)-Methionine?
The CAS number of (+-)-Methionine is 59-51-8.
What is the molecular formula of (+-)-Methionine?
The molecular formula of (+-)-Methionine is C5H11NO2S.
What is the molecular weight of (+-)-Methionine?
The molecular weight of (+-)-Methionine is 149.05106 g/mol.
What are the applications of (+-)-Methionine?
(+-)-Methionine is used in biotechnology workflows and life-science research, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies (+-)-Methionine (CAS 59-51-8) with custom synthesis available...
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