DL-METHIONINE For Biochemistry

(Confirms to BP)

Article No. Grade Purity CAS No. Molecular Formula Molecular Weight H.S. Code Shelf Life
SC0579 For Biochemistry 99% 59-51-8 C5H11NO2S 149.21 2930.4000 60 Months

Packings

100 g,500 g,1000 g

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C Solid
Colour White granular
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 280 °C
Boiling point [°C] 186 °C
Density [g/cm3] 1.34
Solubility in water [% weight] Soluble in water

Specifications

Appearance White to almost white, crystalline powder or small flakes, melt at 270°C
Assay (Potentiometric; on anhydrous basis) 99.0-101.0%
Solubility Sparingly soluble in water, very slightly soluble in alcohol. It dissolves in dilute acids and in dilute solutions of the alkali hydroxides
Identifications To comply BP test
Appearance of solution To comply BP test
Loss on drying (at 105°C; 3 hrs) Max 0.5%
pH (2% solution in water) 5.4 to 6.1
Chlorides Max 0.02%
Sulphates Max 0.02%
Heavy metal (as Pb) Max 0.002%
Sulphated ash Max 0.1%
Related Substances ( by TLC) To comply BP test

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Revision Date : 18-Mar-2017