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W329703

L-Leucine

99%, FG

Synonym(s):

(S)-2-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(CH3)2CHCH2CH(NH2)CO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
131.17
FEMA Number:
3297
Council of Europe no.:
10482
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
17.012
EC Number:
200-522-0
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1721722
Organoleptic:
odorless
Grade:
FG, Kosher
Biological source:
plant
Agency:
meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

plant

Quality Level

grade

FG, Kosher

agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FDA 21 CFR 172.320, FDA 21 CFR 172.804

assay

99%

optical activity

[α]20/D +15.5°, c = 2 in 6 M HCl

mp

>300 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

odorless

SMILES string

CC(C)C[C@H](N)C(O)=O

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 key

ROHFNLRQFUQHCH-YFKPBYRVSA-N

General description

L-Leucine is a branched-chain amino acid mainly found in whey proteins.


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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)



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