Methionine

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Catalogue number:	PA 40 27000
Chemical name:	Methionine
CAS Number:	63-68-3
Category:	pharmaceutical standards,amino acid derivatives,sulphur and selenium compounds
Synonyms:	(S)-2-Amino-4-(methylthio)butanoic Acid; Cymethion; S-Methyl-L-momocysteine; L-α-Amino-γ-methylthiobutyric Acid; Methionine; S-Methionine; S-Methyl-L-homocysteine; h-Met-oh; α-Amino-γ-methylmercaptobutyric Acid; γ-Methylthio-α-aminobutyric Acid; l-Methionine (As per USP Commenting Opening 50(4));
Molecular form:	C₅H₁₁NO₂S
Appearance:	White to Off-White Solid
Mol. Weight:	149.21
Storage:	2-8°C Refrigerator
Shipping Conditions:	Ambient
Applications:	Methionine is used to prevent liver damage in acetaminophen poisoning. A sulfur containing essential amino acid that is important in many body functions