Seleno-L-methionine
Agent Name
Seleno-L-methionine
CAS Number
3211-76-5
Formula
C5-H11-N-O2-Se
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
(S)-2-Amino-4-(methylseleno)butanoic acid; Butyric acid, 2-amino-4-(methylselenyl)-, L-; L-Selenomethioninum; Selenium-L-methionine; SelenoSource AF 2000; Selenomethionine; Butanoic acid, 2-amino-4-(methylseleno)-, (S)-; [ChemIDplus] L-Selenomethionine; [RTECS] L-(+)-Selenomethionine; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] UN3283
Category
Amino Acids and Derivatives
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] Powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
An analog of methionine containing selenium; [Merck Index]
Comments
Causes effects on food intake and maternal reproductive effects (menstrual cycle changes or disorders) in 30-day intermittent oral studies of monkeys; Causes other liver changes and multiple enzyme effects in 7-day intermittent oral studies of mice; [RTECS] May cause irritation; Toxic by ingestion and inhalation; Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause organ injury; Targets the eyes, liver, kidney, blood, spleen, and nerves; Reproductive toxicity observed in experimental animals; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] "See Methionine."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Selenium compound, solid, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
IARC Carcinogen
Not classifiable
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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