L-Methionine
TL;DR: L-Methionine (CAS 63-68-3) 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.
(2S)-2-amino-4-methylsulfanylbutanoic acid
Also Known As: L-methionine, methionine, h-Met-oh, Cymethion, Methilanin
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 | 536 to 540 °F decomposes 541.4-543.2 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | sublimes at 367 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.178 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.00000052 [mmHg] |
| Solubility | Soluble (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | CSCC[C@@H](C(=O)O)N |
| InChIKey | FFEARJCKVFRZRR-BYPYZUCNSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: L-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 L-Methionine (CAS 63-68-3) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
L-Methionine (CAS 63-68-3) is a biotechnology compound with the molecular formula C5H11NO2S and a molecular weight of 149.05 g/mol. Key physical properties include a density of 1.178 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink g/cm³, a solubility: Soluble (NTP, 1992). It is also known as L-methionine and methionine.
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Chemical Property Profile of L-Methionine
Property Insights of L-Methionine
The XLogP value of -1.9 indicates that L-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 L-Methionine. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, L-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 L-Methionine?
The CAS number of L-Methionine is 63-68-3.
What is the molecular formula of L-Methionine?
The molecular formula of L-Methionine is C5H11NO2S.
What is the molecular weight of L-Methionine?
The molecular weight of L-Methionine is 149.05106 g/mol.
What are the applications of L-Methionine?
L-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 L-Methionine (CAS 63-68-3) with custom synthesis available from...
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