N-Acetyl-DL-methionine

It often serves as a nutritional supplement in animal feed to provide a stable source of methionine, an essential amino acid, supporting growth, metabolism, and overall health. It is more stable than free methionine and has better bioavailability in feed formulations. N-Acetyl-DL-methionine is derived from the amino acid methionine, in which the amino group is acetylated.

API Name L-Methionine
CAS No 1115-47-5
Molecular Formula C7H13NO3S
Molecular Weight 191.25 g/mol
Synonyms 2-acetamido-4-methylsulfanylbutanoic acid