L-Leucine, 99%

CAS: 61-90-5

Ref. 02-A12311

Product Information

• Name: L-Leucine, 99%
• Synonyms: L-leucine, (2S)-2-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid, (S)-(+)-Leucine, (S)-2-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid, (S)-2-Amino-4-methylvaleric acid, 17: PN: WO2021055880 SEQID: 18 claimed protein, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-(+)-Leucine, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-2-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Norvaline, 4-methyl-, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-α-Aminoisocaproic acid, L-Leucin, L-Norvaline, 4-methyl-, L-leucina, L-α-Aminoisocaproic acid, Leu, Leucine, Leucine, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-, Leucine, L-, Nsc 46709, Pentanoic acid, 2-amino-4-methyl-, (S)-

Description

L-Leucine plays a vital role in hemoglobin formation, protein synthesis and metabolic functions. It assists the growth and repair of muscle and bone tissue. It is used in the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - Lou Gehrig's disease. It prevents the breakdown of muscle proteins after trauma or severe stress and may be beneficial for individuals with phenylketonuria. It is also used as a food additive and flavor enhancer. Further, it is used to preserve muscle glycogen. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

• Brand: Alfa Aesar By Thermo Fisher Scientific

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 131.18
• Formula: C₆H₁₃NO₂
• Purity: 99%
• Color/Form: Crystals or powder or crystalline powder, White
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H13NO2/c1-4(2)3-5(7)6(8)9/h4-5H,3,7H2,1-2H3,(H,8,9)/t5-/m0/s1
• InChI key: ROHFNLRQFUQHCH-MLHKIVSYNA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)C[C@H](N)C(=O)O