CAS No. 1115-47-5
Batch:
Purity:99.46
Chemical Structure
Check the
N-Acetyl-DL-methionine
product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.
| IUPAC Name | 2-acetamido-4-methylsulfanylbutanoic acid | |
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| CAS Number | 1115-47-5 | |
| Molecular Formula |
C7H13NO3S |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 191.25 | |
| SMILES | CSCCC(NC(C)=O)C(O)=O | |
| InChIKey | XUYPXLNMDZIRQH-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
N-Acetyl-DL-methionine is an endogenous methionine derivative that serves as a metabolic precursor in hepatic transsulfuration and antioxidant pathways. Upon enzymatic deacetylation, it releases methionine to feed into the transsulfuration pathway, regulating intracellular cysteine availability and hepatic glutathione levels. Consequently, this metabolic pathway modulates cellular oxidative stress responses, redox homeostasis, and hepatic detoxification mechanisms. [1]
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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
| Solvent | Solubility & Note |
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| DMSO |
38 mg/mL
(198.69 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.) |
| Water | 38 mg/mL |
| Ethanol | 38 mg/mL |
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
- Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
- Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
- For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
- Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.