Description

Ac-Met-Nh2 CAS NO 23361-37-7 is a high-purity, protected amino acid derivative, specifically N-Acetyl-L-methionine amide. This compound serves as a critical building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and peptide research. It is essential for pharmaceutical R&D, particularly in the development of novel therapeutic peptides and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing complex peptides and modified amino acid derivatives with potential therapeutic applications.
• Peptide Chemistry Research: Used in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) to introduce protected methionine residues into peptide chains.
• Bioconjugation & Protein Engineering: Acts as a precursor for creating site-specifically modified proteins or antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs).
• Biochemical Research: Employed in studies of enzyme substrates, metabolic pathways, and as a standard in analytical method development.
• Custom Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for the custom synthesis of specialized fine chemicals and reference standards.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental reagent in university and corporate laboratories for exploring new chemical entities and drug candidates.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ac-Met-Nh2 CAS NO 23361-37-7
CAS No.	23361-37-7
Molecular Formula	C7H14N2O2S
Molecular Weight	190.26 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Acetyl-L-methionine amide; Nα-Acetyl-L-methioninamide; Ac-L-Met-NH2; (2S)-2-Acetamido-4-(methylsulfanyl)butanamide; N-Acetylmethionine amide; L-Methionine, N-acetyl-, amide; Ac-Met-NH2; N-Acetyl methioninamide
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Quality Control

Our Ac-Met-Nh2 is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis, and identity confirmation (IR, NMR). We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, ensuring compliance with your research and development specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation [α]D20	+20.0° to +24.0° (c=1 in H2O)
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% L-Isomer
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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