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First prepared in 1858 by French chemist Victor Dessaignes, malonic acid has several alternative names. While widely known by its common name, its IUPAC and other descriptive names reveal deeper insights into its chemical structure and properties. The most important another name for malonic acid is propanedioic acid, but it is also known by other chemical identifiers.

L-methionine is an essential amino acid that cannot be synthesized by the human body and must be obtained from the diet. Another name for L-methionine, from a chemical standpoint, is (S)-2-amino-4-(methylthio)butanoic acid, while a simpler, more common abbreviation is Met. This article explores the different naming conventions and related synonyms associated with this important nutrient.