Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of DL-Methionine methylsulfonium chloride (CAS: 3493-12-7)?
Answer
DL-Methionine methylsulfonium chloride (CAS: 3493-12-7) is primarily used in pharmaceuticals as a precursor for drug synthesis, in the food industry as a feed additive to enhance nutrient profiles, and in research for organic chemistry reactions involving methylation. It also finds applications in industrial processes for producing sulfide compounds and modifying polymer materials.
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
