L-methionine zwitterion

CHEBI:CHEBI_57844

Definition

Zwitterionic form of L-methionine having a anionic carboxy group and a cationic amino group; major species at pH 7.3.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C5H11NO2S
Molecular Mass
149.21100
Charge
0
SMILES
CSCC[C@H]([NH3+])C([O-])=O
InChI
InChI=1S/C5H11NO2S/c1-9-3-2-4(6)5(7)8/h4H,2-3,6H2,1H3,(H,7,8)/t4-/m0/s1
InChIKey
FFEARJCKVFRZRR-BYPYZUCNSA-N

Alternative Names

  • L-methionine
  • (2S)-2-ammonio-4-(methylsulfanyl)butanoate
  • (2S)-2-azaniumyl-4-(methylsulfanyl)butanoate

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

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Gmelin:560248
core#notation
CHEBI:57844

Additional References

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