Methionine is one essential amino acids constituting the human body, involved in protein synthesis. It can not be generated in the body itself, so must be obtained from external. If methionine deficiency can lead a blockage of protein in body, resulting in damage to the body. Oxygen free radicals in body caused lipid oxidation is a cause body damage. Lipid peroxides can damage primary and secondary lysosomal membrane, lysosomes containing acid phosphatase hydrolysis released causing damage important organelles cells and mitochondria film, a methionine through a variety way fight against such damages.
Other Name: (±)-2-Amino-4-(Methylmercapto) butyricacid; DL-2-Amino-4-(methylthio) butanoicacid
CAS No. :59 -51-8
MF: C5H11O2NS
Linear Formula: (NH2) COOH CH3SCH2CH2CH
Molecular Weight: 149.21
MDL Number: MFCD00063096
Beilstein No.: 636,185
EC No. :200 -432-1
Density:0.882g/cm3 [1]
Boiling point: 186.8 ° C at 760 mmH