(S)-Leucic acid

CAS: 13748-90-8

Ref. TM-T5294

Product Information

• Name: (S)-Leucic acid
• Synonyms: L-LEUCIC ACID, Hydroxyisocaproic acid, (S)-(−)-2-Hydroxyisocaproic acid, (+)-2-Hydroxyisocaproic acid, (+)-α-Hydroxyisocaproic acid, (2S)-2-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid, (2S)-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid, (S)-2-Hydroxyisocaproic acid, (S)-2-hydroxy-4-methyl-Pentanoic acid, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-2-Hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-2-Hydroxyisocaproic acid, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Leucic acid, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-α-Hydroxyisocaproic acid, L-2-Hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid, L-Hica, L-Leucic Acid, Pentanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-4-methyl-, (2S)-, Pentanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-4-methyl-, (S)-, S-2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid, S-2-Hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid, Valeric acid, 2-hydroxy-4-methyl-, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-(+)-
• CAS: 13748-90-8

Description

(S)-Leucic acid (Hydroxyisocaproic acid) is an end product of leucine metabolism in human tissues such as muscle and connective tissue. It belongs to 2-hydroxycarboxylic acid group of amino acid metabolites. (S)-Leucic acid functions as an "anti-catabolite and is widely used in the bodybuilding community. Chronic alpha-hydroxyisocaproic acid treatment of rats has been shown to improve muscle recovery after immobilization-induced atrophy. Additionally, a 4-week (S)-Leucic acid supplementation of 1.5 g a day was shown to lead to increases in muscle mass during an intensive training period among soccer athletes.

• Brand: Targetmol

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 132.16
• Formula: C₆H₁₂O₃
• Purity: 98%
• Color/Form: Solid