DL-Methionine - BioReagent, for cell culture, for insect cell culture, ≥99% , CAS No.59-51-8

CAS: 59-51-8 Cat. No.: D478522 Formula: C5H11NO2S Molecular Weight: 149.21 Beilstein Registry Number: 636185 EC Number: 200-432-1
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GRADE & PURITY BioReagent ? BioReagent grade — tested suitable for life-science and molecular-biology use. Use for cell culture, assays, and biochemical work needing biological compatibility. for Cell culture ? Cell-culture grade — low endotoxin and contaminants to support viable cell growth. Use in mammalian/other cell culture media and supplements. Suitable for insect cell culture ? Insect cell-culture grade — suited to insect cell systems (e.g. Sf9, baculovirus). Use for protein expression and culture in insect cell lines. ≥99%
Synonyms
alpha-Amino-gamma-(methylthio)butyric acid | Racemethionine [USAN:USP:NF] | .alpha.-Amino-.gamma.-methylmercaptobutyric acid | Mertionin | MFCD00002622 | SCHEMBL4225 | (+/-)-Methionine | CAS_6137 | D,L-METHIONINE [FHFI] | DL-2-Amino-4-(methylthio)butanoic
Storage
Store at 2-8°C,Protected from light
Shipped In
Wet ice
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Size
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D478522-25g
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Why this grade

BioReagent, for cell culture, suitable for insect cell culture, ≥99% BioReagent,for Cell culture,Suitable for insect cell culture for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Storage & shipping

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Quality documents

SDS, COA, datasheet, and spec sheet available for download. Lot-specific COA accessible via lot number lookup.

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Literature proof

Cited in 179 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Overview

Description

Use in mammalian and insect cell culture applications where mixed isomers are indicated.

Specifications

Synonyms
alpha-Amino-gamma-(methylthio)butyric acid | Racemethionine [USAN:USP:NF] | .alpha.-Amino-.gamma.-methylmercaptobutyric acid | Mertionin | MFCD00002622 | SCHEMBL4225 | (+/-)-Methionine | CAS_6137 | D,L-METHIONINE [FHFI] | DL-2-Amino-4-(methylthio)butanoic
Specifications & Purity
BioReagent, for cell culture, suitable for insect cell culture, ≥99%
Storage
Store at 2-8°C,Protected from light
Shipped In
Wet ice
This product requires cold chain shipping. Ground and other economy services are not available.
Grade
BioReagent, for Cell culture, Suitable for insect cell culture
Purity
≥99%
Product Line
D478522-25g
Names and Identifiers
Canonical Smiles
CSCCC(C(=O)O)N
IUPAC Name
2-amino-4-methylsulfanylbutanoic acid
InChIKey
FFEARJCKVFRZRR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI
1S/C5H11NO2S/c1-9-3-2-4(6)5(7)8/h4H,2-3,6H2,1H3,(H,7,8)
Isomeric SMILES
CSCCC(C(=O)O)N
WGK Germany
1
RTECS
PD0456000
Molecular Weight
149.21
Beilstein
636185
Reaxy-Rn
636185
Reaxys-RN_link_address
https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=636185&ln=

Documentation

📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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✅ Certificate of Analysis (COA)

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📊 Datasheet

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🔬 Specification Sheet

Full quality attributes and acceptance criteria for this grade.

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Advanced Data

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganic acids and derivatives
ClassCarboxylic acids and derivatives
SubclassAmino acids, peptides, and analogues
Intermediate Tree Nodes Amino acids and derivatives - Alpha amino acids and derivatives
Direct ParentMethionine and derivatives
Alternative Parents Alpha amino acids  Thia fatty acids  Amino acids  Sulfenyl compounds  Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives  Dialkylthioethers  Carboxylic acids  Organopnictogen compounds  Organic oxides  Monoalkylamines  Hydrocarbon derivatives  Carbonyl compounds  
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
Substituents Methionine or derivatives - Alpha-amino acid - Thia fatty acid - Fatty acid - Fatty acyl - Amino acid - Carboxylic acid - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Thioether - Sulfenyl compound - Dialkylthioether - Amine - Organic oxygen compound - Primary amine - Organosulfur compound - Organooxygen compound - Organonitrogen compound - Organic nitrogen compound - Primary aliphatic amine - Carbonyl group - Organopnictogen compound - Organic oxide - Hydrocarbon derivative - Aliphatic acyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as methionine and derivatives. These are compounds containing methionine or a derivative thereof resulting from reaction of methionine at the amino group or the carboxy group, or from the replacement of any hydrogen of glycine by a heteroatom.
External Descriptors sulfur-containing amino acid - alpha-amino acid
3D Structure
Interactive Chemical Structure Model





Associated Targets(non-human)
Hdac6 Histone deacetylase 6 (222 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Mechanisms of Action
Certificates(CoA,COO,BSE/TSE and Analysis Chart)
C of A & Other Certificates(BSE/TSE, COO):
Analytical Chart:
Chemical and Physical Properties
Solubility H2O: 50mg/mL, clear, colorless
SensitivityLight sensitive
Melt Point(°C)281°C
Molecular Weight149.210 g/mol
XLogP3-1.900
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count4
Rotatable Bond Count4
Exact Mass149.051 Da
Monoisotopic Mass149.051 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area88.600 Ų
Heavy Atom Count9
Formal Charge0
Complexity97.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count1
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
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