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L-selenomethionine

CAS: 3211-76-5

Overview

L-Selenomethionine (CAS 3211-76-5 ) is the bioavailable, organically bound form of selenium used across nutritional, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications. As Seleno-L-methionine, it is the preferred selenium source in dietary supplements.

It is widely used in functional food fortification due to its superior absorption compared to inorganic selenium salts. In dietary supplements and nutraceuticals, it serves as the primary active ingredient in selenium fortification products.

The compound is essential for targeting antioxidant support formulations. Pharmaceutical manufacturers use it as the selenium source in micronutrient preparations, including tablets, capsules, and infusion solutions where precise dosing is critical.

In cosmetic and personal care formulations, it functions as an antioxidant and moisturizing agent in anti-aging creams and serums. Biotechnology and cell culture applications rely on it as a selenium supplement in growth media.

It is particularly useful where organic selenium is required for protein expression studies. L-Selenomethionine is supplied as a white to off-white crystalline powder available in food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade specifications.

The USP and Ph.Eur. grades are commonly sourced for regulated applications. Bulk quantities are offered for industrial formulators, with smaller research quantities available for biotechnology and laboratory use.

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Physical Properties

Melting Point275 °C (decomp)
Boiling Point320.8±37.0 °C(Predicted)
AppearanceSolid
Colorwhite to off-white
Formpowder
Water Solubilitysoluble
Refractive Index18 ° (C=0.5, 2mol/L HCl)
Log P0.152 (est)

Safety & Handling

Danger GHS06 GHS08 GHS09 Hazard Statements H301 H301 H331 H331 H373 H373 H400 H400 H410 H410 Precautionary Statements P260 P260 P261 P261 P264 P264 P270 P270 P271 P271 P273 P273 P316 P316 P319 P319 P321 P321 P330 P330 P391 P391 P405 P405 P501 P501 P301+P316 P301+P316 P304+P340 P304+P340 P403+P233 P403+P233

Trade & Regulatory

HS Code29309090
UN Number3283
ADR Class6.1
Packing GroupII
Storage Class6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 very toxic hazardous materials
WGK (Germany)3

Other Names

(S)-selenomethionine | (2S)-2-azaniumyl-4-(methylselanyl)butanoate | Seleno-L-methionine | SeMet | (2S)-2-amino-4-methylselanylbutanoic acid | (2S)-2-amino-4-(methylseleno)butanoic acid | Selenomethionine-L | RefChem:1088270

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Chemical Properties

CAS Number
3211-76-5
EC Number
608-705-0
Mol. Weight
196.12
HS Code
29309090

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