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L-methionine

CAS Number
63-68-3
EC Number
200-562-9
Chemical Formula
C5H11NO2S
Molecular Weight
149.21 g/mol

Description

L-Methionine (CAS 63-68-3 ), commonly abbreviated as Met, is an essential sulfur-containing amino acid that the human body cannot synthesize and must obtain through diet or supplementation. In industry, it functions as a nutritional fortifier, antioxidant stabilizer, and precursor compound across food, pharmaceutical, feed, and personal care manufacturing sectors worldwide. In animal nutrition, it is added to poultry, swine, and aquaculture feeds to correct methionine deficiency and improve feed conversion ratios, representing one of the highest-volume applications globally. Pharmaceutical manufacturers use it as an active ingredient in amino acid infusion solutions and tablet formulations targeting liver support and metabolic health for various patient populations. Food producers incorporate it to fortify protein supplements, clinical nutrition products, and functional foods where amino acid completeness is a specific labeling requirement for the end consumer. In personal care, it acts as a humectant and antioxidant in skin and hair formulations, helping protect product stability and support moisture retention claims in high-end cosmetic lines. L-Methionine is supplied as a white crystalline powder or free-flowing granules. Standard grades include USP , BP , Ph. Eur. , and food-grade ( FCC ), with feed-grade material also broadly available. Packaging typically ranges from kilogram quantities up to bulk metric-ton bags to accommodate both specialty formulators and large-scale feed producers requiring consistent supply chains. Contact us for supply of L-methionine Request Quote

Other Names (Synonyms)

L-α-amino-γ-methylmercaptobutyric acid | L-Methionin | L-Met | L-alpha-amino-gamma-Methylmercaptobutyric acid | L-a-Amino-g-methylthiobutyric acid | (S)-methionine | (S)-2-amino-4-(methylthio)butyric acid | (S)-2-amino-4-(methylthio)butanoic acid | Met

Key Technical Features

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Physical Properties

Melting Point280-282 °C (decomp)
Boiling Point123-126 °C @ Press: 15 Torr
Density0.99961 g/cm³ (Solid) @ Temp: 25 °C
AppearanceWhite crystalline powder
ColorWhite
OdorSlight characteristic
FormSolid
Water SolubilitySoluble
Refractive Index1.5216 (estimate)
pH5-7 (10g/l, H2O, 20℃)
Log P0.217 (est)

Trade & Regulatory

HS Code29304010
Storage Class11 - Combustible Solids
WGK (Germany)2