Product Name: D-Methionine

Synonyms: (R)-2-Amino-4-(methylmercapto)butyric acid; D-2-Amino-4-(methylthio)butyric acid

Molecular Formula: C5H11NO2S  

Molecular Weight: 149.21

CAS No.: 348-67-4

EINECS: 206-483-6

Description

D-Methionine is an optically active form of methionine having D-Configuration. It is a methionine and a D-alpha-amino acid. It is a conjugate base of a D-Methioninium. It is a conjugate acid of a D-Methioninate. It is an enantiomer of a L-methionine. It is a tautomer of a D-methionine zwitterion.

Benefits

D-Methionine protects against cisplatin-induced intestinal damage through antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects. By enhancing growth of beneficial bacteria (Lachnospiraceae and Lactobacillus), D-methionine attenuates gut microbiome imbalance caused by cisplatin and maintains gut homeostasis.