DL-Methionine Methylsulfonium Chloride, Vitamin U
Vitamin U is a term introduced in the early 1950s to identify a compound in cabbage juice. Examples of methionine derivatives often called vitamin U include S-methylmethionine (SMM), methylmethionine sulfonium (SMM), and 3-amino-3-carboxypropyl dimethylsulfonium. Vitamin U is available not only as a kind of bulk raw materials for dietary supplements but also found naturally in various foods, particularly cruciferous vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, and kale.
Synonym
Methyl-Methioninesulphoniumchloride; Dl-Methylmethioninesulfoniumchloride; Dl-Methioninemethylsulfoniumchloride; Dl-(3-Amino-3-Carboxyprchemicalbookopyl)Dimethylsulfoniumchloride; S-Methylmethioninesulfoniumchloride; S-Methyl-Dl-Methionine-Sulfoniumchloride; Vitaminuchloride; Vitamin U
● CAS No.: 3493-12-7
● EC No.: 222-484-4
● MF: C6H14ClNO2S
● MW: 199.7
Parameters of DL-Methionine Methylsulfonium Chloride, Vitamin U
|
Item |
Specification |
Results |
|
Appearance |
White Crystalline Powder, Smelly |
Conforms |
|
Melting Point |
134-137℃ |
Conforms |
|
Identification |
1 2 Chemical Reaction, Positive Reaction |
Conforms |
|
Heavy Metals |
≤20PPM |
Conforms |
|
Methanol Residue |
≤0.3% |
Conforms |
|
Residue On Ignition |
≤0.2% |
0.1% |
|
Loss On Drying |
≤3.0% |
1.8% |
|
Assay (Calculated On The Anhyrrous Substance) |
≥98.0% |
99.1% |
|
Aerobic Microbial Count |
<1000CFU/g |
<10CFU/g |
|
Yeast & Mold |
<1000CFU/g |
<10CFU/g |
|
E.Coli |
Negative |
Negative |
● Packing: 100g/bag; 500g/bag; 1kg/bag; 25kg/drum
● Recommended storage method: Store in a cool, dry and ventilated place.
● Recommended storage temperature: 2-8°C
● Product usage: API raw materials for gastrointestinal drugs
Functions of DL-Methionine Methylsulfonium Chloride, Vitamin U
● Help stomach ulcers heal
● Protect lungs, liver, and kidneys
● Lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels
● Aid wound healing and skin protection
