H-Leu-D-Leu-OH

CAS: 17665-02-0

Ref. 3D-FL108092

Product Information

• Name: H-Leu-D-Leu-OH
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: H-Leu-D-Leu-OH is a nonproteinogenic amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins. It is formed from glutamic acid and leucine through an amide bond, and has a protonated amino group. The specificities of H-Leu-D-Leu are not yet known, but it has been shown to have antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes. H-Leu-D-Leu may be transported across the cytoplasm membrane by means of a transport rate that is significantly higher than other amino acids. This amino acid also exhibits significant homology with nanosized molecules.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 244.33 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₂H₂₄N₂O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%