L Methionine
L-methionine is a sulphur-containing essential amino acid supplied as a crystalline powder for nutritional formulation.
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Description
L-methionine is an essential sulphur-containing amino acid and a methyl donor in the body, where it is the precursor to S-adenosylmethionine, cysteine and taurine. Unlike the racemic DL form, which dominates feed use, the L-form is specified where the natural configuration is required — in clinical and parenteral nutrition, in amino acid blends and in human supplement formulation. The material is a white crystalline powder with a characteristic sulphurous odour and moderate solubility in water. It is stable under normal storage conditions. Where cost governs and the racemate is acceptable, DL-methionine is the usual alternative.
Product Details
- CategoryAmino Acids
- GradeConfirmed as per customer requirement
- OriginAvailable on request
- DocumentationSpecification sheet and Certificate of Analysis available on request
Applications
- Clinical and parenteral nutrition formulations
- Amino acid blends
- Dietary supplement formulations
- Nutritional powders
Specification
- AppearanceWhite crystalline powder with a characteristic odour
- Molecular formulaC5H11NO2S
- Molecular weight149.21 g/mol
- Full technical specifications, including assay and analytical limits, are available on request.
Packaging
- Typically supplied in 25 kg fibre drums or kraft paper bags with an inner polyethylene liner.
- Smaller pack sizes are commonly available for trial and development quantities.
- Packaging is subject to product and quantity, and is confirmed on enquiry.