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Amino Acids & Derivatives

L-Methionine For Biochemistry

RA001814 CAS 63-68-3 Biochemistry

Identity

Product code
RA001814
CAS number
63-68-3
Grade
Biochemistry
Purity
99%
Molecular formula
C5H11NO2S
Molecular weight
149.21

Classification

Applications
Biochemistry

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Colour White powder —
Odour Slight odour —
pH value 5.6 - 6.1 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 284 °C °C
Decomposition point [°C] 276 °C °C
Flash point [°C] 284 °C °C
Solubility in water [% weight] 56.6 g/L g/L

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance White powder — —
Heavy metal Max 0.001 % % —
Ammonium (NH4) Max 0.01 % % —
Foreign amino acids Max 0.3 % % —
Other ninhydrin positive substances Max 0.1 % % —
Assay Min 99 % % HClO4 titration
pH (2.5% solution) 5.5 - 6.5 — —
Loss on drying (105 °C) Max 0.3 % % —
Residue on ignition Max 0.1 % % —
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.02 % % —
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.03 % % —
Iron (Fe) Max 0.001 % % —

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 g RA001814-PK-25G
100 g RA001814-PK-100G
500 g RA001814-PK-500G