Description

Ser-Met CAS NO 3227-09-6 is a high-purity amino acid derivative, specifically the S-Methyl ester of L-Methionine. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile chiral building block and a key intermediate in the synthesis of more complex peptides and pharmaceutical actives. It is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical industries, where precise molecular structure and high enantiomeric purity are critical.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial chiral precursor in the synthesis of peptide-based drugs, enzyme inhibitors, and other bioactive molecules.
• Biochemical Research: Used in proteomics and metabolic pathway studies as a modified amino acid to investigate protein structure and function.
• Peptide Synthesis: Serves as a protected methionine derivative in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis to prevent unwanted side reactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed as a building block for creating specialty chemicals, catalysts, and ligands used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Reference Standard: Utilized as a high-purity analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ser-Met CAS NO 3227-09-6
CAS No.	3227-09-6
Molecular Formula	C6H13NO2S
Molecular Weight	163.24 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Methionine S-Methyl Ester; S-Methyl-L-methionine; (S)-2-Amino-4-(methylthio)butanoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methionine Methyl Ester; L-Methionine Methyl Ester; Vitamin U; Methylmethioninesulfonium Chloride Precursor; Amimethionine
EINECS	221-752-5

Quality Control

Our Ser-Met CAS NO 3227-09-6 is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical and research applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming identity, purity, and compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation [α]	+21.0° to +24.0° (c=1 in H2O)
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% (L-Isomer)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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