| CAS# | 59-51-8 |
| FORMULA | C5H11NO2S |
| Synonyms | Banthionine; Cynaron |
| GROUPS/USES | Amino Acid Sources, Animal Nutrition & Feed, Food Additives, Pharmaceutical & Fine Chemicals, Nutrient |
| Markets | Animal Care, Personal Care & Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage |
FAQ’S
What is DL-Methionine?
DL-methionine is an essential and nonpolar amino acid, a white powder that is water soluble.
What are the uses of DL-Methionine?
DL-Methionine is used as a dietary supplement to promote healthy skin, hair, and nails. It is a nutritional supplement to increase protein intake and fight cachexia. It is a part of the standard diet in animals. It is used in cell culture and insect cell culture.
How does DL-Methionine is useful for the human body?
DL-Methionine is an essential and non-polar amino acid that is involved in the synthesis of proteins and other important compounds in the body. DL-Methionine supports protein synthesis and helps to build and repair tissues, including muscles, skin, hair, and nails.
Choice Organochem LLP supplies DL-Methionine to users/customers for Animal Nutrition & Feed, Food & Beverage, and Pharmaceutical & Fine Chemicals.
DL-Methionine Specifications
Food Chemicals Codex (FCC)
| Test Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | White crystalline platelets or a powder |
| Solubility | Soluble in dilute acids and in solutions of alkali hydroxides; Very slightly soluble in alcohol, and practically insoluble in ether |
| pH | 5.6-6.1 |
| Assay | NLT 98.5% and NMT 101.5% |
| Lead | NMT 5 mg/kg |
| Loss on Drying | NMT 0.5% |
| Residue on Ignition | NMT 0.1% |