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L methionine
- CAS number
- 63-68-3
- Molecular formula
- C5H11NO2S
- Molecular weight
- 149.21 g/mol
About this molecule
Methionine is one of nine essential amino acids in humans (provided by food), Methionine is required for growth and tissue repair. A sulphur-containing amino acid, methionine improves the tone and pliability of skin, hair, and strengthens nails. Involved in many detoxifying processes, sulphur provided by methionine protects cells from pollutants, slows cell aging, and is essential for absorption and bio-availability of selenium and zinc. Methionine chelates heavy metals, such as lead and mercury, aiding their excretion. It also acts as a lipotropic agent and prevents excess fat buildup in the liver. (NCI04)
Source: NCI Thesaurus (NCIt), via PubChem.
Identifiers
- IUPAC name
- (2S)-2-amino-4-methylsulfanylbutanoic acid
- InChIKey
- FFEARJCKVFRZRR-BYPYZUCNSA-N
- SMILES
- CSCC[C@@H](C(=O)O)N
- Other CAS numbers recorded
- 3654-96-4 · 58576-49-1
- PubChem CID
- 6137
Also known as
L-methionine · methionine · h-Met-oh · (S)-2-Amino-4-(methylthio)butanoic acid · Cymethion · L-(-)-Methionine · S-Methionine · L-Methioninum
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