5,5,5-Trifluoro-DL-leucine

CAS: 2792-72-5

Ref. 3D-FT29687

Product Information

• Name: 5,5,5-Trifluoro-DL-leucine
• Synonyms: 2-Amino-5,5,5-trifluoro-4-methylpentanoic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 5,5,5-Trifluoro-DL-leucine is a chemical compound that has been shown to be stable in the presence of hydrogen and can be used as an analog for leucine. It has been shown to bind with the ribosome and inhibit protein synthesis in bacteria. 5,5,5-Trifluoro-DL-leucine binds to the ribosomal A site and blocks peptide bond formation. It also inhibits glucose monitoring by interfering with the binding of glucose to the G protein. 5,5,5-Trifluoro-DL-leucine also has structural properties that are similar to those of 2,3,-dihydrobenzofuran (DHF). This similarity may account for its ability to denature proteins.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 185.14 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₁₀F₃NO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H10F3NO2/c1-3(6(7,8)9)2-4(10)5(11)12/h3-4H,2,10H2,1H3,(H,11,12)
• InChI key: InChIKey=XFGVJLGVINCWDP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(CC(N)C(=O)O)C(F)(F)F