L-Leucine

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L-Leucine

CAS NO.： 61-90-5

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Lead Time： 14-30 days

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Packing： 25KG/Fibre Drum

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Properties

L-Leucine

Product Name: L-Leucine

CAS：61-90-5

Molecular formula: C6H13NO2

Molecular weight: 131.17

EINECS：200-522-0

Appearance: white crystalline powder

Package: 25kg

Chemical properties: melting point ＞300°C, slightly soluble in ethanol (0.07%), soluble in dilute hydrochloric acid, alkaline hydroxide and carbonate solution. Insoluble in ether.

Uses: used as pharmaceutical intermediates, nutritional supplements, food additives and feed additives.

Properties

Leucine is one of the twenty basic amino acids. It and isoleucine are isomers. In nutrition, leucine is an essential amino acid for human body. Leucine is the most common amino acid in proteins, and it is important for normal development of infants and children and nitrogen balance in adults. It is speculated that leucine may play an important role in maintaining muscle by balancing protein biochemistry and decomposition. The main food sources of leucine are: whole grains, milk, dairy products, eggs, pork, beef, chicken, beans and leafy vegetables.

CAS No.

61-90-5

Formula

C6H13NO2

Molecular Mass

131.17300

Exact Mass

131.09500

PSA

63.32000

Logp

1.14470