Description / Application
L-methionine sulfoximine is a methionine sulfoximine in which the amino group has S-stereochemistry. It has a role as a geroprotector and an EC 6.3.1.2 (glutamate--ammonia ligase) inhibitor. It is a methionine sulfoximine, a non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid and a L-methionine derivative. It is a tautomer of a L-methionine sulfoximine zwitterion.
Identities
| Alternative Name | (2S)-2-Amino-4-(S-methylsulfonimidoyl)butanoic acid |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C5H12N2O3S |
| Molecular Weight | 180.23 |
| MFCD | MFCD00002621 |
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 |