Methionine

C₅H₁₁NO₂S

IUPAC: (2S)-2-Amino-4-(methylthio)butanoic acid

CAS: 63-68-3

概述

Methionine is an essential sulfur-containing amino acid that serves as the initiator of protein synthesis in all eukaryotic cells.

组成

元素 符号 原子 原子质量
Hydrogen H 11 1.0080
Carbon C 5 12.0110
Nitrogen N 1 14.0070
Oxygen O 2 15.9990
Sulfur S 1 32.0600

元素组成

H
7.4%
C
40.2%
O
21.4%
S
21.5%

用途

  • Animal feed additive
  • Dietary supplement
  • Pharmaceutical

趣味知识

  • Every protein made in your body starts with methionine as the first amino acid

Structure

SMILES

CSCCC(C(=O)O)N

属性

类型
organic
状态
solid
摩尔质量
149.21 g/mol
密度
1.3400 g/cm³
熔点
281.0 °C
溶解度
56 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
149.0510
XLogP
-1.9
TPSA
88.6 Ų
H-Bond Donors
2
H-Bond Acceptors
4
Rotatable Bonds
4
Heavy Atoms
9
Complexity
97.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Methionine?
Methionine (C₅H₁₁NO₂S) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (2S)-2-Amino-4-(methylthio)butanoic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Methionine?
Methionine has a molar mass of 149.21 g/mol.
What state is Methionine at room temperature?
Methionine is a solid at room temperature.
Is Methionine organic or inorganic?
Methionine is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Methionine?
Methionine (C₅H₁₁NO₂S) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O), Sulfur (S).