N-Formyl-L-methionine
[CAS# 4289-98-9]

Identification

• Classification: Biochemical >> Amino acids and their derivatives >> Natural amino acids and their derivatives
• Name: N-Formyl-L-methionine
• Synonyms: N-Formylmethionine; NSC 334322
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₁NO₃S
• Molecular Weight: 177.22
• CAS Registry Number: 4289-98-9
• EC Number: 963-932-5

Properties

• Solubility: Sparingly soluble (27 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.242±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 107-109 ºC^**

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

^** Kaneko, Takeo; Nippon Kagaku Zasshi 1955, V76, P306-9.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335