| Name | N-Acetyl-DL-methionine |
| Synonyms | Ac-DL-Met-OH N-Ac-DL-Met-OH N-acetylmethionine N-Ac-Dl-Methionine N-Acetyl-DL-methionine D.L Methionine N, acetyl N-ACETYL-L(DL)-METHIONINE N-ALPHA-ACETYL-DL-METHIONINE (2R)-2-(acetylamino)-4-(methylsulfanyl)butanoate |
| CAS | 1115-47-5 |
| EINECS | 214-224-3 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C7H13NO3S/c1-5(9)8-6(7(10)11)3-4-12-2/h6H,3-4H2,1-2H3,(H,8,9)(H,10,11)/p-1/t6-/m1/s1 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H13NO3S |
| Molar Mass | 191.25 |
| Density | 1.2684 (rough estimate) |
| Melting Point | 117-119°C(lit.) |
| Boling Point | 453.6±40.0 °C(Predicted) |
| Flash Point | 228.1°C |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in water, ethanol, ethyl acetate. |
| Solubility | Soluble in water, ethanol and ethyl acetate. |
| Vapor Presure | 1.72E-09mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | White crystal |
| Color | White to Off-White |
| Merck | 14,96 |
| BRN | 1725554 |
| pKa | 3.50±0.10(Predicted) |
| Storage Condition | 2-8°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.6370 (estimate) |
| MDL | MFCD00008681 |
| Use | For biochemical research |
| Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant![]() |
| Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
| Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | PD0500000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29309070 |
| EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
| biological activity | N-Acetyl-DL-methionine is an active endogenous metabolite that can reduce the liver glutathione level of male Bom:NMRI nice. |
| Target | Value |
| use | for biochemical research |
| category | toxic substances |
| toxicity classification | low toxicity |
| acute toxicity | abdominal cavity-mouse LD50: 6700 mg/kg |
| flammability hazard characteristics | flammability; heating decomposition releases toxic nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxide smoke |
| storage and transportation characteristics | warehouse ventilation and low temperature drying |
| fire extinguishing agent | dry powder, foam, sand, carbon dioxide, mist water |