Dl-Methionine (C5H11NO2S)

Dl-Methionine (C5H11NO2S; CAS 59-51-8) is a practical retrosynthesis target. Dl-Methionine presents a C5 framework, a carboxylic acid, basic nitrogen. Open AI route search in one click below.

Target: Dl-Methionine
CAS: 59-51-8
Formula: C5H11NO2S
Approx. MW: 149.21
SMILES: CSCCC(N)C(=O)O
PubChem CID: 876
Approx. carbons: C5

Dl-Methionine structure

Properties

IUPAC name: 2-amino-4-methylsulfanylbutanoic acid
Common names: DL-METHIONINE; 59-51-8; Racemethionine; Acimetion; Lobamine; Urimeth; (+-)-Methionine; DL-Methioninum; Methionine, DL-; 2-amino-4-methylsulfanylbutanoic acid
Molecular weight: 149.21
Exact mass: 149.05
InChIKey: FFEARJCKVFRZRR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting point: 281 °C
Boiling point: 300.00 to 301.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Density: Relative density (water = 1): 1.3

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FAQ

What is the chemical formula of Dl-Methionine?

Dl-Methionine has molecular formula C5H11NO2S. Molecular weight about 149.21 g·mol⁻¹.

What is the CAS number of Dl-Methionine?

The CAS Registry Number for Dl-Methionine is 59-51-8.

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References & tools

ChemicalHelper Reaction — AI retrosynthesis with optional library evidence.
PubChem — compound identifiers and structure depictions (NIH/NCBI).
Related: AiZynthFinder / synthesis planning literature for computer-aided retrosynthesis.