Description / Application
S-methylcysteine is a cysteine derivative that is L-cysteine in which the hydrogen attached to the sulfur is replaced by a methyl group. It has a role as a plant metabolite and a human urinary metabolite. It is a tautomer of a S-methylcysteine zwitterion.
Identities
| Alternative Name | H-Cys(Me)-OH |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C4H9NO2S |
| Molecular Weight | 135.19 |
| MFCD | MFCD00002612 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H315;H319;H335 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P271;P280;P302+P352;P304+P340;P305+P351+P338;P312;P321;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362;P403+P233;P405;P501 |