CAS 20859-02-3

L-tert-Leucine

Description:

L-tert-Leucine, with the CAS number 20859-02-3, is an amino acid derivative characterized by its branched-chain structure, which is a hallmark of leucine and its derivatives. It is a non-polar, hydrophobic compound, making it less soluble in water compared to more polar amino acids. L-tert-Leucine features a tert-butyl group attached to the alpha carbon, which contributes to its unique steric properties and influences its interactions in biological systems. This compound is often utilized in peptide synthesis and as a building block in the development of pharmaceuticals and biochemicals. Its chirality, being the L-form, is significant in biological contexts, as it can affect the activity and function of peptides and proteins. Additionally, L-tert-Leucine can participate in various chemical reactions, including acylation and amidation, making it a versatile reagent in organic synthesis. Overall, its structural characteristics and properties make L-tert-Leucine an important compound in both research and industrial applications.

Formula: C₆H₁₃NO₂

InChI: InChI=1/C6H13NO2/c1-6(2,3)4(7)5(8)9/h4H,7H2,1-3H3,(H,8,9)

InChI key: InChIKey=NPDBDJFLKKQMCM-SCSAIBSYSA-N

SMILES: [C@H](C(C)(C)C)(C(O)=O)N

Synonyms:

• (2S)-2-Amino-3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid
• (S)-2-Amino-3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid
• (S)-2-Amino-3,3-dimethylbutyric acid
• (S)-tert-Butylglycine
• (S)-tert-Leucine
• 2-Amino-3,3-Dimethyl-Butanoic Acid
• 3-Methyl-<span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-valine
• 3-Methyl-l-valine
• 3-Methylvaline
• <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-2-Amino-3,3-dimethylbutyric acid
• <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Pseudoleucine
• <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Valine, 3-methyl-
• <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-tert-Butylglycine
• <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-tert-Leucine
• Butyric acid, 2-amino-3,3-dimethyl-, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-
• D-t-Butylglycine
• H-Tle-OH
• L-tert-Leucine
• L-valine,3-methyl
• NSC 203785
• Nsc203785
• tert-<span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Leucine
• tert-Butyl-<span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-glycine
• β-Methyl-<span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-valine
• Butyric acid, 2-amino-3,3-dimethyl-, L-
• β-Methyl-L-valine
• L-LEUCINE
• LEU
• L-α-tert-Butylglycine
• L-2-AMINO-4-METHYLVALERIC ACID
• L-2-(T-BUTYL)GLYCINE
• (2S)-2-Amino-3,3-dimethylbutanoicacid
• L-2-AMINO-4-METHYLPENTANOIC ACID
• L-TERT-LEUCINE, 99% (99% EE/GLC)
• FEMA 3297
• L-A-AMINO-G-METHYL VALERIC ACID
• LEUCINE
• H-LEU-OH
• (S)-(+)-LEUCINE
• L-LEU
• H-L-LEU-OH
• (S)-2-AMINO-4-METHYLPENTANOIC ACID
• LEUCINE, L-
• RARECHEM AB PP 3754
• L-A-AMINOISOCAPROIC ACID

L-tert-Leucine

CAS: 20859-02-3

Formula: C₆H₁₃NO₂

Purity: >98.0%(T)

Color and Shape: White to Almost white powder to crystal

Molecular weight: 131.18

Ref: 3B-L0147

L-tert-Leucine, 99%

CAS: 20859-02-3

L-tert-Leucine is an essential amino acid and makes up one third of our muscle protein. It can be used as a food additive. It is used in the formation of sterols. It is used in the production of cobalt oxazoline palladacycles complex, which acts as a catalyst in the rearrangement of prochiral N-aryl

Formula: C₆H₁₃NO₂

Purity: 99%

Color and Shape: White, Crystals or powder or crystalline powder

Molecular weight: 131.18

Ref: 02-L13707

L-Valine, 3-methyl-

CAS: 20859-02-3

Formula: C₆H₁₃NO₂

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 131.1729

Ref: IN-DA002JSN

L-tert-Leucine

CAS: 20859-02-3

Formula: C₆H₁₃NO₂

Molecular weight: 131.18

Ref: 4Z-L-117020

3-Methyl-L-valine

CAS: 20859-02-3

3-Methyl-L-valine

Formula: C₆H₁₃NO₂

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: light beige powder

Molecular weight: 131.17g/mol

Ref: 54-OR0572

L-tert-Leucine

CAS: 20859-02-3

Formula: C₆H₁₃NO₂

Molecular weight: 131.18

Ref: 7W-GM4241

L-tert-Leucine

CAS: 20859-02-3

Formula: C₆H₁₃NO₂

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 131.175

Ref: 10-F044734

L-tert-Leucine

CAS: 20859-02-3

L-tert-Leucine is a chiral compound that inhibits the activity of metalloproteases, enzymes that catalyze the breakdown of proteins. L-tert-Leucine has been shown to inhibit proteolytic activity in recombinant cells and bacterial strain such as Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Bacillus subtilis. L-tert-Leucine binds to the active site of metalloproteases by competitive inhibition, inhibiting the breakdown of proteins. This compound also prevents degradation of dinucleotide phosphate and chiral synthesis. The enantiopure form of this compound is used as a substrate for kinetic studies with type strains of various metalloprotease enzymes.

Formula: C₆H₁₃NO₂

Purity: (%) Min. 95%

Color and Shape: White Powder

Molecular weight: 131.17 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FL12004

L-tert-Leucine

Controlled Product

CAS: 20859-02-3

Applications L-tert-Leucine acts as a catalyst for the enantioselective oxidative coupling and cyclization of benzophenathrenols to oxa[9]helicenes.
References Sako, M., et al.: J. Amer. Chem. Society., 138, 11481-11484 (2016)

Formula: C₆H₁₃NO₂

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 131.17

Ref: TR-L330135

L-tert-Leucine

CAS: 20859-02-3

Formula: C₆H₁₃NO₂

Molecular weight: 131.18

Ref: ST-EA-CP-L28006