L-Leucine
Product Description
| Product | L-Leucine |
| CAS | 61-90-5 |
| Formula | C6H13NO2 |
| Synonym | alpha-Aminoisocaproic acid, L-Leucine, L-Leucine |
Typical Product Specifications
| Density | 1.291 (18 c) |
| Slightly Soluble | in alcohol |
| Chloride | 0.02% max |
| Residue on Ignition | 0.1% max |
| Specific Rotation, [Alpha] d25 | +14.9 to +16.0 |
| Loss on Drying | 0.2% max |
| Arsenic | 1 ppm max |
| Ammonium | 0.02% max |
| Iron | 10 ppm max |
| Other Amino Acid | Chromatographically not detectable |
| Transmittance | 98.0% min |
| Assay | 98.5 - 101.0% |
| Sulphate | 0.02% max |
| Heavy Metals | 10 ppm max |
| pH | 5.5 to 6.5 |
| Insolubility | in ether |
| Melting Point | 295 c |
| Molecular weight | 131.20 |
| Solubility | water, dil. hcl |
| Chemical Structure |  |
| Notes | L-Leucine is an essential branched-chain amino acid commonly found in high quality nutritional supplements. Leucine is the only dietary amino acid that has the capacity to stimulate muscle protein synthesis. Use: ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING |
| Class | Vitamins - Nutritional Ingredients - Amino Acids |
| Function | Supplement, Nutritional Additive, Amino Acids |
| Industry | Food Chemicals, Nutrition, Pharmaceutical |
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