Methylmethionine Sulfonium Chloride Vitamin U Supplement
Methylmethionine sulfonium chloride vitamin U Supplement is a term introduced in the early 1950s to identify a compound in cabbage juice. Examples of methionine derivatives often called vitamin U Supplement include S-methylmethionine (SMM), methylmethionine sulfonium (SMM), and 3-amino-3-carboxypropyl dimethylsulfonium.
Methylmethionine sulfonium chloride vitamin U Supplement is available not only as a supplement but also found naturally in various foods, particularly cruciferous vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, and kale (1 Trusted Source).
Vitamin U Supplement Synonym
Methyl-Methioninesulphoniumchloride; Dl-Methylmethioninesulfoniumchloride; Dl-Methioninemethylsulfoniumchloride; Dl-(3-Amino-3-Carboxyprchemicalbookopyl)Dimethylsulfoniumchloride; S-Methylmethioninesulfoniumchloride; S-Methyl-Dl-Methionine-Sulfoniumchloride; Vitaminuchloride; Vitaminu
● CAS No.: 3493-12-7
● EC No.: 222-484-4
● MF: C6H14ClNO2S
● MW: 199.7
Methylmethionine Sulfonium Chloride Vitamin U Parameters
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Item |
Specification |
Results |
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Appearance |
White Crystalline Powder, Smelly |
Conforms |
|
Melting Point |
134-137℃ |
Conforms |
|
Identification |
1 2 Chemical Reaction, Positive Reaction |
Conforms |
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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
Methylmethionine Sulfonium Chloride Vitamin U Benefits and Uses
May help stomach ulcers heal
Some studies suggested that drinking 1 quart (945 mL) of cabbage juice daily helped gut ulcers heal 4–5 times faster than the standard anti-ulcer therapy available at the time (2 Trusted Source, 3 Trusted Source, 4 Trusted Source).
May protect your lungs, liver, and kidneys
Vitamin U may safeguard your lungs, liver, and kidneys from damage.
May lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels
While some evidence supports the notion that vitamin U supplements help reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels, evidence remains weak.
May aid wound healing and skin protection
Vitamin U may offer some protection against the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays, as well as expedite wound healing.
Methylmethionine Sulfonium Chloride Vitamin U Functions
● Help stomach ulcers heal
● Protect lungs, liver, and kidneys
● Lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels
● Aid wound healing and skin protection
