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<h3>Overview</h3>
<p>Seleno-D,L-ethionine is a selenium-containing analog of the essential amino acid methionine, synthesized via <strong>selenium substitution</strong> in the ethionine structure. Its molecular formula is C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>14</sub>N<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>Se, with CAS No. 5097-38-7.</p>
<h3>Application</h3>
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<li><strong>Nutritional Research:</strong> Used as a tracer to study selenium metabolism and bioavailability in animal models.</li>
<li><strong>Pharmaceutical Development:</strong> Serves as an intermediate for synthesizing novel selenoproteins and therapeutic agents.</li>
<li><strong>Toxicology Studies:</strong> Employed to investigate oxidative stress mechanisms and mitochondrial dysfunction.</li>
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<h3>Precautions</h3>
<p>Strictly limited to <strong>in vitro</strong> or preclinical research; not approved for human consumption. Requires storage in sealed containers at <strong>-20°C</strong> under inert atmosphere. Personnel must wear appropriate PPE due to potential toxicity.</p>