DL-Methionine
Agent Name
DL-Methionine
Alternative Name
Racemethionine
CAS Number
59-51-8
Formula
C5-H11-N-O2-S
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
(+-)-Methionine; Acimetion; Banthionine; Cynaron; DL-2-Amino-4-(methylthio)-butyric acid; DL-2-Amino-4-(methylthio)butanoic acid; DL-Methioninum; DL-methionine; Dyprin; Lobamine; Meonine; Mertionin; Methilanin; Methionine, DL-; Methionine, amorphous; Metione; Neston; Pedameth; Racemethionine; Urimeth; (+-)-2-Amino-4-(methylmercapto)butyric acid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Category
Amino Acids and Derivatives
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] Colorless or white solid; [ICSC] White powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
An essential amino acid; Used therapeutically as an antidote for acetaminophen poisoning and a urinary acidifier; [Merck Index] Used as a flavoring agent and nutritional supplement; [FDA]
Comments
Causes pigmented or nucleated red blood cells, changes in leukocyte counts, and changes in liver, bladder, and spleen weights in repeated-dose oral studies of rats; [RTECS] No listed effects of short-term or long-term exposure; [ICSC] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] May cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
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