Name | Butanoic acid, 2-amino-4-(methylsulfinyl)-, (2R)- |
Synonyms | D-Methionine sulfoxide Methionine Impurity 10 Butanoic acid, 2-amino-4-(methylsulfinyl)-, (2R)- |
CAS | 21056-56-4 |
Molecular Formula | C5H11NO3S |
Molar Mass | 165.21 |
Melting Point | >203°C (dec.) |
Solubility | Methanol (Very Slightly, Heated, Sonicated), Water (Slightly) |
Appearance | Solid |
Color | White to Off-White |
Storage Condition | -20°C Freezer |
In vitro study | Methionine is one of the most limiting amino acids in poultry rations. |
biological activity | D-methionine sulfoxide is the D-isomer of Methionine sulfoxide. Methionine sulfoxide is an oxidation product of Methionine. Methionine is a limiting amino acid in milk or bean protein that is easily oxidized during storage or processing. |