Description

Dl-Methionine Sulfoxide CAS NO 62697-73-8 is a sulfur-containing amino acid derivative, specifically the sulfoxide form of the essential amino acid methionine. This compound is significant in biochemical research and industrial applications due to its role as a key intermediate and a model for studying oxidative stress and protein modification. It is primarily required by research institutions, pharmaceutical developers, and specialty chemical manufacturers involved in advanced synthesis, nutritional studies, and the development of analytical standards.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a critical reagent and standard in studies of oxidative damage to proteins, enzyme mechanisms, and metabolic pathways involving sulfur amino acids.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a building block or precursor in the synthesis of more complex pharmaceutical compounds and active ingredients.
• Nutritional Science: Investigated for its potential effects and bioavailability in animal and human nutrition as a derivative of methionine.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity standard in HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic methods for accurate quantification and method validation.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care Ingredients: Explored for use in formulations where sulfur-containing compounds are valued for their potential skin and hair benefits.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a chiral synthon or starting material in organic synthesis for producing specialized fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dl-Methionine Sulfoxide
CAS No.	62697-73-8
Molecular Formula	C5H11NO3S
Molecular Weight	165.21 g/mol
Synonyms	DL-Methionine sulfoxide; Methionine sulfoxide, DL-; (±)-Methionine sulfoxide; DL-2-Amino-4-(methylsulfinyl)butanoic acid; DL-Methionine S-oxide; Racemic methionine sulfoxide; H-Met(O)-OH; UNII-1P16F9K3WQ
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Quality Control

Our Dl-Methionine Sulfoxide is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including HPLC purity, chiral purity, and residual solvent analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is supplied with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after use 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 Purity (Chiral HPLC)	Racemic mixture (DL-Form)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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