Grade: Food Grade
Factory Location: Shandong
Main Sales Markets: North America,Western Europe,Eastern Europe,Australasia,Middle East,Africa
Packaging Information: 25.0kg/drum
Sample Provided: yes
Payment Terms: T/T in advance
Product name: L-Leucine
Description: White powder
Structure:
Leucine |
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IUPAC name Leucine |
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Other names 2-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid |
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Identifiers |
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CAS number |
61-90-5 |
PubChem |
6106 |
ChemSpider |
5880 |
UNII |
GMW67QNF9C |
ChEMBL |
CHEMBL291962 |
SMILES
CC(C)C[C@@H](C(=O)O)N |
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InChI InChI=1S/C6H13NO2/c1-4(2)3-5(7)6(8)9/h4-5H,3,7H2,1-2H3,(H,8,9)/t5-/m0/s1 InChI=1/C6H13NO2/c1-4(2)3-5(7)6(8)9/h4-5H,3,7H2,1-2H3,(H,8,9)/t5-/m0/s1 |
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Properties |
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Molecular formula |
C6H13NO2 |
Molar mass |
131.17 g mol−1 |
Acidity (pKa) |
2.36 (carboxyl), 9.60 (amino) |
Supplementary data page |
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Structure and |
n, εr, etc. |
Thermodynamic |
Phase behaviour |
Function:
1. L-Leucine is the forth most concentrated amino acid in skeletal muscle tissue - it comprises about eight percent of the total amino acid count in your body's protein structures. As one of the three BCAA's, L-Leucine is essential to your basic health.
2.L-Leucine has both athletic and medical applications.
3.L-Leucine maintains nitrogen balance, and it has also been shown to enhance thinking abilities that can decline as physical activity becomes more intense L-Leucine also works to heal bone, skin and muscle tissue.
Appearances |
White crystals or crystalline powder |
Identification |
Infrared absorption |
Assay |
99.0% to 100.5% |
PH |
5.5 to 6.5 |
State of solution |
98.0% Min. |
Specific rotation |
+14.9 to +16.0 Degree |
Residue on ignition |
0.10%Max. |
Loss on drying |
0.20%Max. |
Chloride |
0.020%Max. |
Ammonium |
0.02% Max. |
Sulfate |
0.02% Max. |
Heavy Metals |
10ppm Max. |
Iron |
10ppm Max. |
Arsenic |
1ppm Max. |