DL-Methionine
Description
Methionine is one of the most important amino acids used in complete animal feeds and premixes for all animal species. Methionine is essential or limiting amino acid for poultry and pigs. It serves as a nutrient facilitating the efficient production of high-quality chick meat and pork. It also reduces the amount of nitrogen excreted by the livestock.
| Specifications: | |
| Methionine | at least 99.0% |
| Commercial Form | 99% feed grade DL Methionine |
| Description | Racemate of the amino acid methionine that occurs naturally |
| Loss of Drying | 0.3% maximum |
| Ash Content | 0.5% maximum |
| Bulk Density | 650 g/l + 10% |
| Storage Stability | minimum 1 year when stored under cool and dry conditions |
| Specifications: | |
| Chemical Designation | DL-2-amino-4-methylithio butanoic acid |
| Structural Formula | CH3-S-CH-2-CH2-CH-COOH I NH2 |
| Empirical Formula | C5H11O2NS |
| Molecular Weight | 149.2 |
| Appearance | White to slightly yellowish crystals |
| Odour | Typical odour, somewhat like organic sulfur compounds |
| Solubility | 3.3 g in 100 ml water at 20°C |
| Nitrogen Content | 9.4% |
| Melting Range | 266 – 267°C (decomp) |
Packaging:
40 x 25kg Bags
1 x 1000kg Tote
Revision Date: 02 December 2014
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