What is DL-Methionine CAS 59-51-8?
DL Methionine is a white flaky crystalline or crystalline powder. There is a special odor. The taste is slightly sweet. Melting point 281 degrees (decomposition). The pH value of a 10% aqueous solution is 5.6-6.1. It has no optical activity, is stable to heat and air, and is unstable to strong acids, which can lead to demethylation. It is soluble in water (3.3g/100ml, 25 degrees), dilute acid, and dilute solution. Extremely insoluble in ethanol and almost insoluble in ether.
Specification
Item |
Specification |
Storage conditions |
2-8°C |
Density |
1.34 |
Melting point |
284 °C (dec.)(lit.) |
pKa |
2.13(at 25℃) |
MW |
149.21 |
Boiling point |
306.9±37.0 °C(Predicted) |
Application
DL Methionine is suitable for the prevention and treatment of liver diseases and arsenic or benzene poisoning. It can also be used to treat malnutrition caused by protein deficiency due to dysentery and chronic infectious diseases. DL Methionine can be used as a biochemical reagent for biochemical research; Cultivation application of mammalian and insect cells labeled with mixed isomers
Packing
Usually packed in 25kg/drum,and also can be do customized package.