Molecular Formula | C4H9NO2S |
Molar Mass | 135.18 |
Density | 1.149 (estimate) |
Melting Point | ~240°C (dec.) |
Boling Point | 300.3±37.0 °C(Predicted) |
Specific Rotation(α) | -29.5 º (c=1,water) |
Flash Point | 100.7°C |
Solubility | Aqueous Acid (Slightly, Sonicated), Aqueous Base (Sparingly, Sonicated), Water ( |
Vapor Presure | 0.011mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | White (or microstrip yellow crystalline) powder |
Color | White to Off-White |
BRN | 1721675 |
pKa | pK1:8.97 (25°C) |
Storage Condition | Keep in dark place,Sealed in dry,Store in freezer, under -20°C |
Refractive Index | -30 ° (C=2, H2O) |
MDL | MFCD00002612 |
In vivo study | S-Methyl-L-cysteine (100 mg/kg) results in significant attenuation of plasma glucose, insulin, tumor necrosis factor-alpha, insulin resistance and improved antioxidant enzyme activities. |
Hazard Symbols | Xn - Harmful |
Risk Codes | 22 - Harmful if swallowed |
Safety Description | S22 - Do not breathe dust. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. |
WGK Germany | 3 |
HS Code | 29309090 |
NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
biological activity | S-Methyl-L-cysteine is a natural product and is a substrate for catalyzing methionine sulfur oxide reductase A (MSRA) in antioxidant system. It has antioxidant, neuroprotective and weight loss effects. |
use | methionine sulfoxide reductase substrate |