CAS 5845-53-4

D-Leucine methyl ester hydrochloride

Description:

D-Leucine methyl ester hydrochloride is a chemical compound that serves as a derivative of the amino acid leucine. It is characterized by its white crystalline appearance and is soluble in water and alcohol, making it useful in various biochemical applications. The compound features a methyl ester functional group, which enhances its lipophilicity compared to the parent amino acid. D-Leucine itself is one of the branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) and plays a crucial role in protein synthesis and muscle metabolism. The hydrochloride form indicates that the compound is a salt, which can improve its stability and solubility in aqueous solutions. D-Leucine methyl ester hydrochloride is often utilized in peptide synthesis and as a building block in the development of pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals. Its properties make it valuable in research settings, particularly in studies related to metabolism and muscle physiology. As with many chemical substances, proper handling and safety precautions are essential due to potential hazards associated with its use.

Formula: C₇H₁₆ClNO₂

InChI: InChI=1/C7H15NO2.ClH/c1-5(2)4-6(8)7(9)10-3;/h5-6H,4,8H2,1-3H3;1H/t6-;/m1./s1

SMILES: CC(C)C[C@H](C(=O)OC)N.Cl

Synonyms:

• D-leucine methyl ester hcl
• (2R)-1-methoxy-4-methyl-1-oxopentan-2-aminium
• methyl D-leucinate hydrochloride (1:1)
• H-D-Leu-OMe・HCl

D-Leucine methyl ester hydrochloride

CAS: 5845-53-4

Formula: C₇H₁₆ClNO₂

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 181.6604

Ref: IN-DA0034OF

H-D-Leu-OMe hydrochloride

CAS: 5845-53-4

H-D-Leu-OMe hydrochloride

Purity: 99%

Molecular weight: 181.66g/mol

Ref: 54-OR911692

D-Leucine Methyl Ester Hydrochloride

CAS: 5845-53-4

Formula: C₇H₁₅NO₂·HCl

Purity: >98.0%(T)(N)

Color and Shape: White to Almost white powder to crystal

Molecular weight: 181.66

Ref: 3B-L0198

(R)-Methyl 2-amino-4-methylpentanoate hydrochloride

CAS: 5845-53-4

Formula: C₇H₁₆ClNO₂

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Solid, White - Almost white powder

Molecular weight: 181.66

Ref: 10-F222205

D-Leucine Methyl Ester Hydrochloride

Controlled Product

CAS: 5845-53-4

Applications D-Leucine methyl ester hydrochloride is a protected form of D-Leucine (L330150). D-Leucine is an unnatural isomer of L-Leucine (L330110) that acts as an auto-inhibitor of lactic streptococci in culture. D-Leucine causes analgesia in humans and also exhibits inhibitory activity in bacterial cell cultures.
References Chuan, Y., et al.: Chin. J. Anim. Vet. Sci., 4, 003 (1985); Fox, S., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 155, 465 (1944); Gillillad, S. & Speck, M.: J. Dairy Sci., 51, 1573 (1968); Schoenheimer, R., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 130, 703 (1939); Seltzer, S., et al.: Pain, 11, 141 (1981)

Formula: C₇H₁₅NO₂·ClH

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 181.66

Ref: TR-L330125