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Basic Information
 
Item Specification
Product Name DL-Methionine
CAS No. 59-51-8
E Number E999
Appearance White or off-white crystalline powder
Other Name DL-Met
Grade Food Grade
Purity ≥99.0%
Certification ISO9001, ISO22000, HALAL, KOSHER

 

Product Overview

 

DL-Methionine (Cas No.: 59-51-8 ) is an essential sulfur-containing amino acid. Our available specification is food grade DL-Methionine. It acts as an amino acid fortifier for human nutritional supplementation, widely used in fortified functional foods, dietary supplements and sports nutrition formulations. It exhibits good water solubility and stable physical properties, suitable for powder blends, tablets and capsules processing.

 

Key Characteristics

1.White or off-white crystalline powder

2.Sulfur-containing essential amino acid

3.Good water solubility

4.Stable under proper storage conditions

5.Easy to incorporate into powder, tablet and capsule formulations

 

Main Function

1.Serves as amino acid fortifier to supplement essential sulfur-containing amino acid for human nutrition

2.Supports protein synthesis in human body

3.Nutritional support for antioxidant defense and healthy metabolism

 

Application

 

1.Dietary supplements: capsules, tablets, amino acid powder blends

2.Fortified functional foods and protein nutrition products

3.Sports nutrition supplements, fitness compound formulas

 

Packaging and Storage

 

Item Detail
Packaging 25 kg fiber drum or paper bag, small sample packages available
Storage Condition Store in cool, dry and well-ventilated area
Handling Keep container tightly sealed, protect from moisture and sunlight
Shelf Life 24 months when properly stored

 

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

Product Name:DL-Methionine

Quantity:1000kg

Batch No:20220605

Producing date: 2022.06.05

Sampling date: 2022.06.05

Send out date:2022.06.06

Reference standard: USP36

Package: 25kg/bag

Expiry date:2024.06.04

 

 

 

 

 
 

Item

Specification

Result

 
 

Appearance

White crystals or crystalline powder

Conforms 

 
 

Assay,%

98.5~101.5

99.4

 
 

Identification

Infrared absorption

Conforms 

 
 

Optical rotation

+22.4°~+24.7°

+23.4°

 
 

PH value (10mg/ml in water)

5.6~6.1

5.79

 
 

Loss on drying,(100-105℃)%

≤0.3

0.12

 
 

Residue on ignition,%

≤0.4

0.08

 
 

Sulfate,%

≤0.03

<0.03

 
 

Chloride,%

≤0.05

<0.05

 
 

Iron,%

≤0.003

<0.003

 
 

Heavy metals,%

≤0.0015

<0.0015

 
 

Chromatographic purity,%

Individual impurity ≤0.5

Total impurities ≤2.0

Conforms 

 
 

Organic volatile impurities

Meets the requirements

Conforms 

 
 

Arsenic, ppm

≤1

<1

 
 

Conclusion: The goods conforms to USP36 Standard.

 

Product Name: (±)-Methionine Other Name: Methionine;Methionine,DL-;DL-Methionine;α-Amino-γ-methylmercaptobutyric acid;DL-2-Amino-4-(methylthio)butyric acid;Banthionine;Cynaron;Dyprin;Lobamine;Meonine;Methilanin;Metione;Neston;(±)-Methionine;Racemethionine;Lactet;Pedameth;Urimeth;Amurex;NSC 9241;Meprom M 85;Rhodimet NP 99;Smartamine M;Smartamine;Timet;MetAMINO;MetiPEARL;Acimetion;2-Amino-4-(methylthio)butanoic acid;2-Amino-4-(methylsulfanyl)butanoic acid;2-Azaniumyl-4-methylsulfanylbutanoate;DL-Methionine;1105707-18-3;192948-75-7
CAS No.: 59-51-8 Molecular Formula: C5H11NO2S
InChIKeys: InChIKey=FFEARJCKVFRZRR-UHFFFAOYSA-N Molecular Weight: 149.21
Exact Mass: 149.21 BRN: 636185
EC Number: 200-432-1 ICSC Number: 0919
NSC Number: 522406|118113|45689|22946|9241 DSSTox ID: DTXSID9020821
ATC Code: V – Various HScode: 29304090
Categories: Amino Acids and Derivatives

PSA: 88.6 XLogP3: -1.9
Appearance: White Crystals or Crystalline Powder Density: 3″>1.3 g/cm3
Melting Point: 281 °C (decomp) Boiling Point: 181 deg C (decomposes)
Flash Point: 139.4±26.5 °C Refractive Index: 1.531
Water Solubility: H2O: 2.9 g/100 mL (20 ºC);1 M HCl: 0.5 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless Storage Conditions: 0-6°C
Vapor Pressure: 8.14X10-8 mm Hg at 25 deg C (est)

Classification of the substance or mixture

Not classified.

GHS label elements, including precautionary statements

Pictogram(s) No symbol.
Signal word

No signal word

Hazard statement(s)

none

Precautionary statement(s)
Prevention

none

Response

none

Storage

none

Disposal

none

Other hazards which do not result in classification

no data available

Precautions for safe handling

Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Separated from strong oxidants. Well closed.