Leucin-Radikal, CAS No. 328-39-2

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328-39-2

Catalog No. EBD734414

CAS 328-39-2

Name Leucin-Radikal

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Basic Information

Synonyms: Leucin-Radikal DL-Leu (+/-)-2-Amino-4-methylpentanoicacid~H-DL-Leu-OH DL-Leucine DL-2-Amino-4-methylpentanoicacid

Molecular Formula: C6H13NO2

Molecular Weight: 131.17

MDL Number: MFCD00063087

Categories: Medicinal Chemistry > Biochemicals and Life Science Reagents > Amino Acids and Derivatives Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Amines

Product Description:

DL-Leucine is a racemic mixture of the essential amino acid leucine. It is a white crystalline powder with the molecular formula C6H13NO2. As a branched-chain amino acid (BCAA), it shares the same basic chemical structure as its enantiomers but lacks optical activity. Its primary applications are in the fields of nutrition, biochemistry, and pharmaceutical research. It serves as a key component in cell culture media, microbiological media, and as a nutrient supplement. In pharmaceutical contexts, it is used as an excipient in tablet formulations, functioning as a lubricant and flow aid. It is also a fundamental building block in peptide synthesis and biochemical studies. While L-leucine is the biologically active form, the DL-mixture is often utilized in industrial and research applications where chirality is not critical, such as in certain fermentation processes or as a cost-effective starting material for chemical synthesis.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 293-296 °C (subl.)(lit.)

Boiling Point: 225.772 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 90.344 °C

Density: 1,293 g/cm3

Solubility: 1

Storage: Store at RT.