Compound Q&A
What is DL-Methionine methylsulfonium chloride (CAS: 3493-12-7)?
Answer
DL-Methionine methylsulfonium chloride (CAS: 3493-12-7) is a sulfur-containing organic compound with the chemical formula C5H11NO2S2Cl. It is a white crystalline solid, commonly used as a methylating agent in chemical synthesis. The compound exhibits moderate solubility in water and is characterized by its role in functionalizing molecules through sulfonium group reactions, making it valuable in pharmaceutical and industrial applications.
About
CAS No
3493-12-7
English Name
DL-Methionine methylsulfonium chloride
Molecular Formula
C6H14ClNO2S
Molecular Weight
199.7 g/mol
SMILES
C[S+](C)CCC(C(=O)O)N.[Cl-]
InChIKey
MYGVPKMVGSXPCQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:09
