Title: Calcium Methionate
CAS Registry Number: 819-17-0
CAS Name: Methanedisulfonic acid calcium salt
Molecular Formula: CH2CaO6S2
Molecular Weight: 214.23
Percent Composition: C 5.61%, H 0.94%, Ca 18.71%, O 44.81%, S 29.94%
Line Formula: CaCH2(SO3)2
Literature References: Prepn:
Beilstein vol. 1, 1st suppl., 303; Jenkins,
J. Am. Pharm. Assoc. 27, 484 (1938).
Derivative Type: Dihydrate
Properties: Crystals or cryst powder, having a slight odor. Stable in air. Sol in about 2.5 parts water forming a neutral soln (pH 6-7); very slightly sol in alc.
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.