S-Methylmethionine
Chemical compound
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S-Methylmethionine is a derivative of methionine with the chemical formula (CH₃)₂S⁺CH₂CH₂CHCO₂⁻. This cation is a naturally-occurring intermediate in many biosynthetic pathways owing to the sulfonium functional group. Wikipedia
Formula: C6H15NO2S+
Molar mass: 164.247 g/mol
Melting point: 139 °C (282 °F; 412 K) (bromide salt, decomposes); 134 °C (273 °F) (chloride salt, decomposes)