DL-methionine

DL-methionine is a chemical compound registered under number CAS 59-51-8, with the molecular formula C₅H₁₁NO₂S, and a molar mass of 149.21 g/mol.

The molecule contains 20 atoms connected by 19 chemical bonds. The full systematic IUPAC name of this compound is 2-amino-4-methylsulfanylbutanoic acid. The interactive 3D model above lets you view the spatial arrangement of the atoms — you can rotate it with the mouse, zoom with the scroll wheel, and switch between skeletal / Ball & Stick / Space Fill visualization modes.

In terms of physicochemical properties, the partition coefficient logP = -1.9 (negative value, a hydrophilic compound), polar surface area PSA = 88.6 Ų, 2 donors and 4 hydrogen bond acceptors. These parameters are key when assessing bioavailability and interaction with biomolecules.

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Molecular formula	C5H11NO2S
Masa molowa	149.21 g/mol
IUPAC	2-amino-4-methylsulfanylbutanoic acid
SMILES	CSCCC(C(=O)O)N
InChIKey	FFEARJCKVFRZRR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
logP (XLogP3)	-1.9
PSA	88.6 Ų
HBD / HBA	2 / 4
PubChem CID	CID 876 ↗

DL-METHIONINE · 59-51-8 · Racemethionine · Acimetion · Lobamine · Urimeth · (+-)-Methionine · DL-Methioninum · Methionine, DL- · 2-amino-4-methylsulfanylbutanoic acid · 2-amino-4-(methylsulfanyl)butanoic acid · FEMA No. 3301 · Methionine, amorphous · Methionine DL- · DL-2-Amino-4-(methylthio)-butyric acid

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