Selenomethionine
DL-Selenomethionine is a selenium-substituted analog of methionine that is readily incorporated into proteins, serving as a reversible selenium reservoir in biological systems. It is widely used in biochemical research to study selenium metabolism, protein function, and antioxidant mechanisms in both cellular and animal models.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
1464-42-2
Product Name Alternative
EndogenousMetabolite, Endogenous Metabolite, DL-Selenomethionine, AminoAcidsandDerivatives, Amino Acids and Derivatives, Autophagy, Seleno-DL-methionine, Selenomethionine
Field of Research
Cell Biology, Immunology & Inflammation, Metabolism Research, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Purity
≥95% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
H2O:11.9 mg/mL (60.68 mM) ; DMSO:< 1.96 mg/mL (10 mM, insoluble or slightly soluble)
Smiles
C (C (O) =O) (CC[Se]C) N
Molecular Formula
C5H11NO2Se
Molecular Weight
196.11
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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