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Details

Stereochemistry RACEMIC
Molecular Formula C5H10O3S
Molecular Weight 150.196
Optical Activity ( + / - )
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 1
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of DESMENINOL

SMILES

CSCCC(O)C(O)=O

InChI

InChIKey=ONFOSYPQQXJWGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C5H10O3S/c1-9-3-2-4(6)5(7)8/h4,6H,2-3H2,1H3,(H,7,8)

HIDE SMILES / InChI

Molecular Formula C5H10O3S
Molecular Weight 150.196
Charge 0
Count
MOL RATIO 1 MOL RATIO (average)
Stereochemistry RACEMIC
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 1
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity ( + / - )

Description

Desmeninol is a methionine hydroxyl analog. It is used as a feed additive for livestock, especially poultry to provide an essential amino acid necessary for the nutritional well being of farm raised animals. Desmeninol (ALIMET) has 88% methionine activity and is 100 percent absorbed by the animal. The benefits of ALIMET go beyond it being a methionine source, including: Antioxidant effect in the feed; Maintained performance during heat stress; Energy savings in the feed mill; Increased feed intake.

Approval Year

PubMed

Substance Class Chemical
Record UNII
Z94465H1Y7
Record Status Validated (UNII)
Record Version