L-2-Amino-4-[methylsulfinyl]butanoic Acid; L-Met(O)-OH
An intermediate in the synthesis of the acyclic amino carboxylic acid L-Methionine sulfoximine.
Synonyms
L-2-Amino-4-[methylsulfinyl]butanoic Acid; L-Met(O)-OH
Molecular Formula
C5H11NO3S
Appearance
White to off-white powder
1H NMR, IR
Conforms to reference
Optical Rotation
[a]D20 = 32-52° (C=1 in water)
Loss on Drying
≤1% (105°C, 2h)
Storage and Stability
May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at 4°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.