L-Selenomethionineisanaturally-occurringaminoacidfoundingrains,nuts,andlegumes.L-Selenomethionineexhibitsantioxidativeandchemopreventiveactivities,althoughclinicalstudiesshowinconsistentdataonpotentialhealthbenefits.Insomemodels,L-selenomethioninedelaysdevelopmentofUV-inducedtumors.
| CasNo. | 3211-76-5 |
|---|---|
| Purity | ≥98% |
| Formula | C5H11NO2Se |
| FormulaWt. | 196.11 |
| ChemicalName | (S)-2-amino-4-(methylseleno)-butanoicacid |
| IUPACName | (2S)-2-amino-4-methylselanylbutanoicacid |
| Synonym | Seleniummethionine;Selenomethionine |
| MeltingPoint | 265°C(dec.) |
| Solubility | Solubleinwater.Slightlysolubleinmethanol. |
| Appearance | WhiteorAlmostWhiteCrystallineSolid |
| StoreTemp | -20°C |
|---|---|
| ShipTemp | Ambient |
| InfoSheet | S1845InfoSheetPDF |
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