Description

S-Adenosyl-L-Ethionine Iodide is a high-purity, biologically active sulfonium salt derivative of S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe). This compound is critical for research and development in biochemistry and pharmacology, serving as a key reagent in the study of methylation processes and enzymatic reactions. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, academic research institutions, and manufacturers of high-value fine chemicals and reference standards for analytical purposes.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate or reference standard in enzymatic studies, particularly those involving methyltransferases.
• Pharmaceutical Development: A key intermediate in the synthesis and research of novel therapeutics targeting metabolic pathways and epigenetic regulation.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method validation in pharmaceutical and contract research organizations.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a specialized building block for the synthesis of complex molecules and labeled compounds in medicinal chemistry.
• Nutritional Science Research: Investigated for its role in metabolic studies related to sulfur amino acid pathways.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	S-Adenosyl-L-Ethionine Iodide
CAS No.	102029-72-1
Molecular Formula	C12H18IN6O5S
Molecular Weight	485.28 g/mol
Synonyms	S-Adenosyl-L-Ethionine Iodide; S-Adenosyl-L-Ethionine, Iodide Salt; Ado-Et Iodide; S-Adenosyl-L-Ethionine Iodide Salt; L-S-Adenosyl-L-Ethionine Iodide; 5'-Deoxy-5'-(ethylthioadenosine) Iodide; 5'-S-(Ethyl)-5'-thioadenosine Iodide; SAMe Ethyl Iodide Derivative
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Quality Control

Our S-Adenosyl-L-Ethionine Iodide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and tests for residual solvents and heavy metals. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments to ensure compliance with your research and development specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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