Description / Application
N-formyl-L-methionine is a L-methionine derivative in which one of the hydrogens attached to the nitrogen is replaced by a formyl group. It has a role as a metabolite. It is a N-formyl amino acid, a proteinogenic amino acid and a L-methionine derivative. It is a conjugate acid of a N-formyl-L-methioninate.
Identities
| Molecular Formula | C6H11NO3S |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 177.22 |
| MFCD | MFCD00021033 |
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 |