L-Methionine-DL-sulfoximine

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L-Methionine-DL-sulfoximine Structure
L-Methionine-DL-sulfoximine structure
Common Name L-Methionine-DL-sulfoximine
CAS Number 15985-39-4 Molecular Weight 180.225
Density 1.5±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 352.2±52.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C5H12N2O3S Melting Point >210ºC (dec.)(lit.)
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 166.8±30.7 °C

 Use of L-Methionine-DL-sulfoximine


L-Methionine-DL-sulfoximine (MSX) is an inhibitor of glutamine synthetase. L-Methionine-DL-sulfoximine is also a potent convulsant which metabolically and morphologically primarily affects astroglia.

 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name L-methionine sulfoximine
Synonym More Synonyms

 L-Methionine-DL-sulfoximine Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description L-Methionine-DL-sulfoximine (MSX) is an inhibitor of glutamine synthetase. L-Methionine-DL-sulfoximine is also a potent convulsant which metabolically and morphologically primarily affects astroglia.
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References

[1]. Albrecht J, Norenberg MD. L-methionine-DL-sulfoximine induces massive efflux of glutamine from cortical astrocytes in primary culture. Eur J Pharmacol. 1990;182(3):587-589.

[2]. Premakumar R, Sorger GJ, Gooden D. Repression of nitrate reductase in Neurospora studied by using L-methionine-DL-sulfoximine and glutamine auxotroph gln-1b. J Bacteriol. 1980;143(1):411-415.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.5±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 352.2±52.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point >210ºC (dec.)(lit.)
Molecular Formula C5H12N2O3S
Molecular Weight 180.225
Flash Point 166.8±30.7 °C
Exact Mass 180.056870
PSA 112.62000
LogP -1.38
Vapour Pressure 0.0±1.7 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.560
InChIKey SXTAYKAGBXMACB-DPVSGNNYSA-N
SMILES CS(=N)(=O)CCC(N)C(=O)O
Storage condition 0-6°C
Stability Temperature Sensitive

 MSDS

This table provides MSDS information including hazard classification, first‑aid, fire‑fighting, spill handling, operation and storage instructions.

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Personal Protective Equipment dust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Gloves
Hazard Codes Xi: Irritant;
Risk Phrases R36/37/38
Safety Phrases S26
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany 3
HS Code 2925290090

 Precursor & DownStream

This table lists upstream starting materials and downstream derivative products related to this chemical.

Precursor  0

DownStream  2

 Customs

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HS Code 2925290090
Summary 2925290090 other imines and their derivatives; salts thereof。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。General tariff:30.0%

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 L-Methionine-DL-sulfoximineBioassay

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This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.

Name: Primary qHTS for small molecule stabilizers of the endoplasmic reticulum resident pro...
Source: NCGC
Target: N/A
External Id: SERCaMPGLuc-p1-antagonist
Name: qHTS Assay for Inhibitors of the Phosphatase Activity of Eya2
Source: NCGC
Target: eyes absent homolog 2 isoform a [Homo sapiens]
External Id: EYA2477
Name: Inhibition of neurosphere proliferation of mouse neural precursor cells by MTT assay
Source: ChEMBL
Target: N/A
External Id: CHEMBL1266185
Name: Primary qHTS assay for inhibitors of alpha-synuclein gene (SNCA) expression
Source: NCGC
External Id: SNCA-p-activity-luciferase
Name: qHTS Validation Assay for Inhibitors of Ubiquitin-specific Protease USP2a Using CHOP2...
Source: NCGC
Target: ubiquitin carboxyl-terminal hydrolase 2 isoform a [Homo sapiens]
External Id: UBCH001
Name: Rescue cell viability in cybrid cells with a genetic mutation in complex 1 of the mit...
Source: ICCB-Longwood/NSRB Screening Facility, Harvard Medical School
Target: N/A
External Id: HMS1315
Name: Vibrio cholerae assay for pro-quorum sensing small molecules
Source: Southern Research Specialized Biocontainment Screening Center
Target: cyclic AMP receptor protein [Vibrio cholerae O1 biovar El Tor str. N16961]
External Id: Vcholera_QS_Pilot
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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

L-S-(3-Amino-3-carboxypropyl)-S-methylsulfoximine
2-Amino-4-(S-methylsulfonimidoyl)butanoic acid
MFCD00002621
UNII:M9P6YZ6JX9
(2S)-2-Amino-4-(S-methylsulfonimidoyl)butanoic acid
L-Methionine sulfoximine

 L-Methionine-DL-sulfoximine | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of L-methionine sulfoximine?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of L-methionine sulfoximine is 112.62000.
Q: What is the melting point of L-methionine sulfoximine?
A: Melting point of L-methionine sulfoximine is >210ºC (dec.)(lit.).
Q: What is the boiling point of L-methionine sulfoximine?
A: Boiling point of L-methionine sulfoximine is 352.2±52.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What is the InChIKey of L-methionine sulfoximine?
A: InChIKey of L-methionine sulfoximine is SXTAYKAGBXMACB-DPVSGNNYSA-N.
Q: What is the safety information for L-methionine sulfoximine?
A: Safety information for L-methionine sulfoximine: S26.
Q: What is the CAS number of L-methionine sulfoximine?
A: CAS number of L-methionine sulfoximine is 15985-39-4.
Q: What is the molecular weight of L-methionine sulfoximine?
A: Molecular weight of L-methionine sulfoximine is 180.225.
Q: What are the storage conditions for L-methionine sulfoximine?
A: Storage conditions for L-methionine sulfoximine: 0-6°C.
Q: What are the downstream products of L-methionine sulfoximine?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of L-methionine sulfoximine: 21752-31-8;21752-32-9.
Q: What are the uses of L-methionine sulfoximine?
A: Main uses of L-methionine sulfoximine: L-Methionine-DL-sulfoximine (MSX) is an inhibitor of glutamine synthetase. L-Methionine-DL-sulfoximine is also a potent convulsant which metabolically and morphologically primarily affects astroglia.

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Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
Henan Tianfu Chemical Co., Ltd.
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