Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
536 to 540 u00b0F decomposes 541.4-543.2 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
boiling_point
sublimes at 367 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
density
1.178 at 68 u00b0F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink
solubility
Soluble (NTP, 1992)
vapor_pressure
0.00000052 [mmHg]
ph
pH (1% aqueous solution) = 5.6-6.1
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 63-68-3 |
| IUPAC Name | (2S)-2-amino-4-methylsulfanylbutanoic acid |
| InChI Key | FFEARJCKVFRZRR-BYPYZUCNSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 6137 |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
L-Methionine is an essential sulfur-containing amino acid required for protein synthesis, methyl group donation, and antioxidant defense. It plays a key role