Selenomethionine is a naturally occuring amino acid in some plant materials including cereal grains, soybeans and enriched yeast but it cannot be synthesized from animals or humans. It can be produced from post-structural modifications. In vivo, selenomethionine plays an essential role in acting as an antioxidant, where it depletes reactive oxygen species (ROS) and aids in the formation and recycling of glutathione, another important antioxidant. In comparison to selenite, that is the inorganic form of selenium, the organic form of selenomethionine is more readily absorbed in the human body. Selenomethionin is used in biochemical laboratories where its incorporation into proteins that need to be visualized enhances the performance of X-ray crystallography. Its therapeutic use is listed as nutritional supplements. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Radioselenomethionine and Selenomethionine. Its PubChem CID is 15103.
DL-selenomethionine
| CAS No | 1464-42-2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C5H11NO2Se |
| Molecular Weight | 196.12 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 2-amino-4-methylselanylbutanoic acid |
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Selenomethionine is a naturally occuring amino acid in some plant materials including cereal grains, soybeans and enriched yeast but it cannot be synthesized from animals or humans.
The listed CAS number is 1464-42-2.
The listed molecular formula is C5H11NO2Se.
The listed molecular weight is 196.12 g/mol.
2-amino-4-methylselanylbutanoic acid.
The source lists Radioselenomethionine and Selenomethionine.