Zinc Methionine

In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0040816-51-1

Chemical Formula

C10-H20-N2-O4-S2-Zn

Molecular Weight

361

Therapeutic Category

Dermatological agent

Chemical Names

Zinc 2-amino-4-methylsulfanylbutanoate (IUPAC)

Zinc, bis(L-methioninato-N,O)-, (T-4)-

Foreign Names

• Zinc methionin (German)
• Zinc méthionine (French)

Brand Name

• Zincaderm (Zinc Methionine and Retinol (veterinary use))
  Virbac, France

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International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry

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