L-Norleucine

CAS: 327-57-1

Ref. 3D-FN46957

Product Information

• Name: L-Norleucine
• Synonyms: L-2-Aminohexanoic acid (S)-2-Aminocaproic acid, (2S)-2-Aminohexanoic acid, (S)-2-Aminohexanoic acid, (S)-Norleucine, (S)-α-Aminohexanoic acid, 2-Aminocaproic acid, 2-Aminohexanoic acid, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-(+)-Norleucine, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-2-Aminohexanoic acid, Caprine, Glycoleucine, Hexanoic acid, 2-amino-, (S)-, L-2-Aminohexanoic acid, Norleucin, Norleucina, Norleucine, Norleucine, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-, Norleucine, L-, Nsc 10378, Nsc 74430, α-Aminocaproic acid

Description

L-Norleucine is a non-essential amino acid that is structurally similar to leucine. It has been shown to have an inhibitory effect on the growth of resistant mutants in the coli K-12 strain. L-Norleucine binds strongly to amyloid proteins and may be used as a therapeutic agent for Alzheimer's disease. It has also been shown to be effective against congestive heart failure in vitro, which may be due to its ability to modulate monoamine neurotransmitters and increase the availability of nitric oxide. L-Norleucine may also be useful for the treatment of Parkinson's disease because it inhibits protein aggregation at low concentrations.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

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