DL-METHIONINE 99% FOR BIOCHEMISTRY

(Confirms to BP) (±)-2-Amino-4-(methylmercapto)butyric acid, DL-2-Amino-4-(methylthio)butanoic acid

Product CodeB-01697BRANDBio-Chem
Grade FOR BIOCHEMISTRYCAS No59-51-8
Molecular Formula C5H11NO2SMolecular Weight149.21
H.S.Code 2930.40000Shelf Life60 Months
Purity99%

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °CSolidColourWhite granular
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 280 °CBoiling point [°C] 186 °C
Density [g/cm3]1.34 °CSolubility in water [% weight]Soluble in water

Packaging

Specification

Appearance
White to almost white, crystalline powder or small flakes, melt at 270°C
Assay (potentiometric; on anhydrous basis)
99.0-101.0%
Solubility
Sparingly soluble in water, very slightly soluble in alcohol. It dissolves in dilute acids and in dilute solutions of the alkali hydroxides
Identifications
To comply BP test
Appearance of solution
To comply BP test
Loss on drying (at 105°C; 3 hrs)
Max 0.5%
pH (2% solution in water)
5.4 to 6.1
Chlorides
Max 0.02%
Sulphates
Max 0.02%
Heavy metal (as Pb)
Max 0.002%
Sulphated ash
Max 0.1%
Related Substances ( by TLC)
To comply BP test

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

Symbol: GHS07
Signal Word: Warning
Hazardous Statement: H315-H319-H335
Precaution Statement: P261-P305 + P351 + P338

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