Bioactivity | 2-Hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butyric acid is a dietary essential amino acid which is converted to Methionine (HY-13694) by 2-hydroxy acid dehydrogenase and 2-hydroxy acid oxidase. 2-Hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butyric acid is promising for research of gut disease[1]. |
CAS | 583-91-5 |
Formula | C5H10O3S |
Molar Mass | 150.20 |
Appearance | 液体 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | 4°C, stored under nitrogen *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (stored under nitrogen) |
Reference | [1]. Fang Z, et al. Methionine metabolism in piglets Fed DL-methionine or its hydroxy analogue was affected by distribution of enzymes oxidizing these sources to keto-methionine. J Agric Food Chem. 2010 Feb 10;58(3):2008-14. |