CAS 144-24-1: α-Methyl-DL-leucine

Description: α-Methyl-DL-leucine, also known as 2-amino-4-methylpentanoic acid, is an amino acid characterized by its branched-chain structure. It is a non-polar, hydrophobic compound due to the presence of a methyl group on the alpha carbon, which influences its solubility and interaction with other molecules. This amino acid exists in both D and L forms, with the DL designation indicating a racemic mixture of both enantiomers. α-Methyl-DL-leucine is typically white to off-white in appearance and is soluble in water, although its solubility can vary depending on pH and temperature. It plays a role in various biochemical processes and is often used in research and industrial applications, particularly in the synthesis of peptides and proteins. Additionally, its structural similarity to leucine allows it to participate in metabolic pathways, making it of interest in studies related to nutrition and biochemistry. Safety data should be consulted for handling, as with any chemical substance, to ensure proper precautions are taken.

Formula: C₇H₁₅NO₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C7H15NO2/c1-5(2)4-7(3,8)6(9)10/h5H,4,8H2,1-3H3,(H,9,10)

InChI key: InChIKey=ARSWQPLPYROOBG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: O=C(O)C(N)(C)CC(C)C

Synonyms:

• (2R)-2-ammonio-2,4-dimethylpentanoate
• (±)-2,4-Dimethylnorvaline
• 2-Amino-2,4-dimethyl-pentanoic acid
• 2-Amino-2,4-dimethylpentanoic acid
• 2-Amino-2,4-dimethylvaleric acid
• 2-Methyl-<span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-leucine
• 2-Methylleucine
• <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-2-Methylleucine
• <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-Leucine, 2-methyl-
• A-methyl-dl-leucine
• H-.alpha.-Me-DL-Leu-OH
• Leucine, 2-methyl-
• Leucine, 2-methyl-, <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-
• NSC 16592
• Norvaline, 2,4-dimethyl-
• α-Methyl-<span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-leucine
• α-Methylleucine
• Leucine, 2-methyl-, DL-
• DL-Leucine, 2-methyl-

H-α-Me-DL-Leu-OH

CAS: 144-24-1

Bachem ID: 4004270.

• Formula: C₇H₁₅NO₂
• Purity: > 99%
• Color and Shape: White Powder
• Molecular weight: 145.2

Leucine, 2-methyl-

CAS: 144-24-1

• Formula: C₇H₁₅NO₂
• Purity: 95%
• Color and Shape: Solid
• Molecular weight: 145.1995

H-ALFA-ME-DL-LEU-OH

CAS: 144-24-1

• Purity: 97.0%
• Color and Shape: Solid
• Molecular weight: 145.20199584960938

DL-a-Methylleucine

CAS: 144-24-1

DL-a-Methylleucine is a non-protein amino acid that can be found in leucine, methionine, and other …

• Formula: C₇H₁₅NO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Molecular weight: 145.2 g/mol