L-2-Hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butanoic acid
[CAS# 48042-96-2]

Identification

• Name: L-2-Hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butanoic acid
• Synonyms: L-Methionine, hydroxy analog
• Molecular Formula: C₅H₁₀O₃S
• Molecular Weight: 150.20
• CAS Registry Number: 48042-96-2
• EC Number: 256-345-4

Properties

• Solubility: Freely soluble (215 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.277±0.06 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2014 ACD/Labs)

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	3	H412
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315