CAS 4289-98-9

N-Formylmethionine

Description:

N-Formylmethionine, also known as formylmethionine or fMet, is an amino acid derivative characterized by the presence of a formyl group attached to the nitrogen of the methionine side chain. It is a naturally occurring compound that plays a crucial role in protein synthesis, particularly in the initiation of translation in prokaryotes. The presence of the formyl group enhances the binding affinity of the amino acid to the ribosome, facilitating the start of polypeptide synthesis. N-Formylmethionine is typically found in bacterial proteins and is recognized by the ribosomal machinery as the first amino acid during the translation process. Its structure includes a sulfur atom in the side chain, which is a distinctive feature of methionine. In terms of solubility, N-Formylmethionine is generally soluble in water, making it suitable for various biochemical applications. Additionally, it has implications in research related to protein synthesis and the study of translation initiation mechanisms.

Formula: C₆H₁₁NO₃S

InChI: InChI=1S/C6H11NO3S/c1-11-3-2-5(6(9)10)7-4-8/h4-5H,2-3H2,1H3,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)/t5-/m0/s1

InChI key: InChIKey=PYUSHNKNPOHWEZ-YFKPBYRVSA-N

SMILES: [C@@H](CCSC)(NC=O)C(O)=O

Synonyms:

• (2S)-2-Formamido-4-(methylsulfanyl)butanoic acid
• <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Formylmethionine
• <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Methionine, N-formyl-
• <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-N-Formylmethionine
• For-Met-OH
• Formyl-<span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-methionine
• Formylmethionine
• Methionine, N-formyl-, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-
• N-Formyl-<span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-methionine
• N-Formylmethionine
• NSC 334322
• L-Methionine, N-formyl-
• Methionine, N-formyl-, L-

N-Formyl-L-methionine

CAS: 4289-98-9

Formula: C₆H₁₁NO₃S

Purity: >95.0%(T)

Color and Shape: White to Almost white powder to crystal

Molecular weight: 177.22

Ref: 3B-F0124

N-Formyl-L-methionine, 95%

CAS: 4289-98-9

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Formula: C₆H₁₁NO₃S

Purity: 95%

Molecular weight: 177.22

Ref: 02-H63493

For-Met-OH

CAS: 4289-98-9

N-terminal amino acid of expressed proteins. The formyl moiety is removed enzymatically.

Formula: C₆H₁₁NO₃S

Purity: > 99%

Color and Shape: White Powder

Molecular weight: 177.22

Ref: 01-4001407

For-Met-OH

CAS: 4289-98-9

Formula: C₆H₁₁NO₃S

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 177.2214

Ref: IN-DA003T1J

For-Met-OH

CAS: 4289-98-9

For-Met-OH

Purity: ≥98%

Molecular weight: 177.22g/mol

Ref: 54-BUP14710

N-Formyl-L-Methionine

CAS: 4289-98-9

N-Formyl-L-Methionine

Purity: 95%

Molecular weight: 177.22g/mol

Ref: 54-OR1028137

For-Met-OH

CAS: 4289-98-9

For-Met-OH (N-Formyl-L-methionine) is a type of endogenous metabolite, effective in the initiation of protein synthesis.

Formula: C₆H₁₁NO₃S

Purity: 99.298% - 99.72%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 177.22

Ref: TM-T5055

Formyl-L-methionine

CAS: 4289-98-9

Formyl-L-methionine is a form of methionine produced by the human body. It is found in proteins, peptides, and polypeptides as an amino acid residue. Methionine is one of the essential amino acids needed by humans. Methionine can be converted to formyl-L-methionine by the enzyme methioninase, which is found in bacteria such as Escherichia coli. The conversion of methionine to formyl-L-methionine may be important for antigen binding sites on antibodies. The N-terminal part of the protein can be recognized by antibodies, which are then able to bind to antigenic determinants on bacteria and other pathogens.

Formula: C₆H₁₁NO₃S

Purity: Min. 95%

Color and Shape: Powder

Molecular weight: 177.22 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FF49273

For-Met-OH

CAS: 4289-98-9

M06030 - For-Met-OH

Formula: C₆H₁₁NO₃S

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 177.22

Ref: 10-M06030