L-METHIONINE 99% FOR BIOCHEMISTRY

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

Product Code B-01698 BRAND Bio-Chem
Grade For Biochemistry CAS No 63-68-3
Purity 98 % Molecular Weight 149.21
H.S.Code 2930.40000 Shelf Life 60 Months
Molecular Formula C5H11NO2S

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C Solid Colour White powder
Solubility in water [% weight] 56.6 g/L @ 25°C Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 284 °C
Decomposition point [°C] 276 °C pH Value 5 .1 - 6.1
Flash point [°C] 284 °C Odour Slight odour

Packaging

Bio-Fine

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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