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Empirical formula: C5H11N1O2S1
a: 9.493 Å
b: 5.201 Å
c: 14.831 Å
α (alpha): 90.00 °
β (beta): 99.84 °
γ (gamma): 90.00 °
Volume: 721.48 Å3
Space group: P21
Calculated density: 1.374 g/cm3
Color: colorless
Z: 4
Formula weight: 149.214 g/mole
R(F): 0.0370
Common name: Methionine
CSD refcode: LMETON02
Short description: Methionine is an essential amino acid that is involved with initiation of protein translation.
Keyword: lipotropic agent
Keyword: sulfur-containing
CAS registry number: 63-68-3
Citation of a publication: Reference: Acta Chem. Scand. 50 (1996) p544 Authors: B. Dalhus, C.H. Gorbitz
IUPAC name: 2-Amino-4-methylsulfanyl-butyric acid
Layman's explanation: Methionine, a sulfur containing amino acid, performs many important functions. It is involved in the initiation of translation of proteins and benefits the body by acting as a lipotropic agent and preventing artherosclerosis. It works as an antioxidant and is often a part of the synthesis of other sulfur compounds. Methionine is essential to the health of mammals.
Lab name: Common molecules
Sample provider: Obtained courtesy of the Cambridge Structural Database
Status: Complete, visible to public
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