L-Methionine
- Molecular Formula: C5H11NO2S
- Molecular Weight: 149.21
- CAS Number: 63-68-3
- Purity: Min 99%
Description
Specification:
| Index | Standard |
| Appearance | White or almost white, crystalline powder or colourless crystals |
| Identification | Infrared absorption |
| Assay | NLT 98.5% and NMT 101.5% |
| Residue on ignition | NMT 0.4% |
| Chloride(CL) | NMT 0.05% |
| Sulfate(SO4) | NMT 0.03% |
| Iron(Fe) | NMT 30 ppm |
| Lead | NMT 1 ppm |
| Arsenic | NMT 0.5 ppm |
| Cadmium | NMT 0.5 ppm |
| Mercury | NMT 0.1 ppm |
Properties:
White flaky crystal or crystalline powder with specific odor.
Application:
- L-Methionine is used as an essential amino acid for human development and therapeutically acts as an antidote for acetaminophen poisoning. It serves as a chelating agent for heavy metals, as a flavoring agent and nutritional supplement for foods. It acts as a feed additive, vegetable oil enrichment and as a single cell protein. In addition to this, it is used as a hepatoprotectant and also acts as a lipotropic agent and prevents excess fat buildup in the liver.
- For biochemical studies and nutritional supplements, and as adjunctive treatment for pneumonia, liver cirrhosis and fatty liver.
Package and Storage:
25kg/drum or other customized package.
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