L-METHIONINE 99% FOR BIOCHEMISTRY

(S)-2-Amino-4-(methylmercapto)butyric acid; L-2-Amino-4-(methylthio)butanoic acid

Product CodeB-01698BRANDBio-Chem
GradeFor BiochemistryCAS No63-68-3
Purity98 %Molecular Weight149.21
H.S.Code2930.40000Shelf Life60 Months
Molecular FormulaC5H11NO2S

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °CSolidColourWhite powder
Solubility in water [% weight]56.6 g/L @ 25°CMelting point/ Freezing point [°C]284 °C
Decomposition point [°C]276 °CpH Value5 .1 - 6.1
Flash point [°C]284 °COdour Slight odour

Packaging

Specification

Appearance
White powder
Assay (by HClO4 titration)
Min 99%
Specific optical rotation ([?]20/D)
+22.5 to + 24 deg
pH (2.5% solution)
5.5 – 6.5
Loss on drying (at 105°C)
Max 0.3%
Residue on ignition (as SO4)
Max 0.1%
Chloride (Cl)
Max 0.02%
Sulphate (SO4)
Max 0.03%
Iron (Fe)
Max 0.001%
Heavy metal (as Pb)
Max 0.001%
Ammonium (NH4)
Max 0.01%
Foreign amino acids
Max 0.3%
Other ninhydrin positive substances (as glycine)
Max 0.1%

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

Symbol: GHS02, GHS05
Signal Word: Danger

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