L-methionine by MP Biomedicals is a high purity reagent. This is an -amino acid which contains an -amino group, an -carboxylic acid, and an S-methyl thioether side chain, classifying it as a non-polar, aliphatic amino acid. This reagent is available as a white crystalline powder which is soluble in warm dilute alcohol, however insoluble in absolute alcohol, ether, petroleum ether, benzene, acetone, HCl. It is classified as an essential amino acid, since it is not synthesized in the body. CAS No. 63-68-3 Quantity Provided: 100 gm per pack Molecular Formula: C5H11NO2S Molecular Weight: 149.21 Soluble in water L-methionine is widely used in chemical and biological sectors. L-Methionine is used as an essential amino acid for human development and therapeutically acts as an antidote for acetaminophen poisoning. It also serves as a chelating agent for heavy metals, as a flavouring agent and nutritional supplement for foods. It acts as a feed additive, vegetable oil enrichment and as a single cell protein. In addition to this, it is used as a hepatoprotectant and also acts as a lipotropic agent and prevents excess fat build-up in the liver.