Category:
Other Fine Chemicals
CAS NO:
1187-84-4
Standard:
In-house Standards,
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(R)-2-amino-3-(methylthio)-propanoic acid, also known as L-methionine, is a chiral essential amino acid. It features the molecular formula C5H11NO2S and CAS No. 63-68-3. Industrial synthesis typically involves asymmetric fermentation or enzymatic resolution to ensure high optical purity.
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