D-Leucine

CAS: 328-38-1

Ref. 3D-FL38951

Product Information

• Name: D-Leucine
• Synonyms: (R)-2-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acidD-Leu-OH, (2R)-2-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid, (R)-(-)-Leucine, (R)-2-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid, (R)-4-Methyl-2-aminopentanoic acid, (S)-(+)-Leucine, (S)-2-Amino-4-methylvaleric acid, 2-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid (L), 2-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid, (S)-, 2-Amino-4-methylvaleric acid (L), 2S)-alpha-leucine, 4-Methyl-norvaline, <span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-Leucine, D-Leu, D-Leucin, D-leucina, H-D-Leu-OH, H-D-Leucine, Leucine, <span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-, Leucine, D-, Nsc 77687
• CAS: 328-38-1

Description

D-Leucine is an amide and a member of the group of fatty acids. It has been shown to have a high uptake in the body and is mainly used as a dietary supplement. D-Leucine is metabolized to acetyl-CoA in the mitochondria, where it is converted into acetoacetate by β-ketothiolase. Acetoacetate then undergoes a series of reactions to form acetone, which can be excreted through respiration or converted back into acetyl-CoA for use in energy production by the citric acid cycle. D-Leucine has been shown to be more effective at increasing muscle protein synthesis than other amino acids such as L-leucine or L-isoleucine. Some of the benefits of this supplement may be due to its ability to increase intracellular pH levels, which allows for better hydrogen bonding between amino acids during protein synthesis.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 131.17 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₁₃NO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White Powder