Description

S-Adenosyl-2-Methylmethionine is a specialized, biologically active sulfonium compound derived from methionine and adenosine. This high-purity biochemical is critical for research and development in advanced pharmaceutical synthesis and metabolic studies. It serves as a key intermediate and reference standard for scientists and manufacturers in the life sciences, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel therapeutic agents targeting methylation-related pathways.
• Biochemical Research: Acts as a crucial cofactor and substrate in enzymatic studies, particularly for methyltransferases.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method validation in laboratories.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Employed in studies of one-carbon metabolism, liver function, and cellular regulation.
• Nutraceutical R&D: Investigated for application in advanced dietary supplement formulations.
• Enzyme Kinetics: Utilized to study the mechanism and inhibition of SAM-dependent methyltransferases.

Basic Information

Product Name	S-Adenosyl-2-Methylmethionine
CAS No.	16720-69-7
Molecular Formula	C15H23N6O5S+
Molecular Weight	399.45 g/mol
Synonyms	S-Adenosyl-L-methionine (SAMe) derivative; 2-Methyl-S-adenosylmethionine; Ado-2-Met; SAM-2-Me; (2S)-2-Amino-4-[[(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-(6-aminopurin-9-yl)-3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-yl]methyl-methylsulfonio]-2-methylbutanoate
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Quality Control

Our S-Adenosyl-2-Methylmethionine is manufactured under strict quality systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets rigorous standards for research and development use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability and purity. Allow the container to reach room temperature before opening to prevent condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC/IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.