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methionine zwitterion

CHEBI:CHEBI_64558

Definition

An amino acid zwitterion arising from transfer of a proton from the carboxy to the amino group of methionine; major species at pH 7.3.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C5H11NO2S
Molecular Mass
149.21100
Charge
0
SMILES
CSCCC([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)
InChIKey
FFEARJCKVFRZRR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Alternative Names

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

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

core#notation
CHEBI:64558

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Additional Attributes

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chebi_ontology
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core#notation
CHEBI:64558
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/chebi#3_STAR
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http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class