L-Leucine
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Product Description
Product
L-Leucine
CAS
61-90-5
Formula
C6H13NO2
Synonym
L-Leucine; alpha-Aminoisocaproic acid
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
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L-Leucine
Product Description
Product
L-Leucine
CAS
61-90-5
Formula
C6H13NO2
Synonym
L-Leucine; alpha-Aminoisocaproic acid
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
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Industry
Functions
