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CAS 2743-60-4

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Ethyl L-leucinate

Description:
Ethyl L-leucinate is an ester derived from L-leucine, an essential amino acid, and ethanol. It is characterized by its molecular structure, which includes an ethyl group attached to the carboxylate of L-leucine. This compound typically appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a pleasant, fruity odor, making it useful in flavoring and fragrance applications. Ethyl L-leucinate is soluble in organic solvents and exhibits low solubility in water due to its hydrophobic ethyl group. It is often utilized in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and as a chiral building block in organic chemistry due to the presence of the chiral L-leucine moiety. Additionally, it may exhibit biological activity, contributing to its potential use in various biochemical applications. Safety data indicates that, like many esters, it should be handled with care, as it may cause irritation upon contact with skin or eyes. Overall, Ethyl L-leucinate is a versatile compound with applications in both industrial and research settings.
Formula:C8H17NO2
InChI:InChI=1/C8H17NO2/c1-4-11-8(10)7(9)5-6(2)3/h6-7H,4-5,9H2,1-3H3/t7-/m0/s1
InChI key:InChIKey=QIGLJVBIRIXQRN-ZETCQYMHSA-N
SMILES:[C@@H](C(OCC)=O)(CC(C)C)N
Synonyms:
  • (+)-<span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Leucine ethyl ester
  • (S)-Ethyl 2-Amino-4-methylpentanoate
  • (S)-Ethyl2-amino-4-methylpentanoate
  • Ethyl <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-leucinate
  • Ethyl leucinate
  • Leucine ethyl ester
  • Leucine, ethyl ester, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-
  • O-Ethyl-<span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-leucine
  • L-Leucine, ethyl ester
  • L-Leucine ethyl ester
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