missing translation for 'onlineSavingsMsg'
Learn More
  1. Home
  2. Products
  3. Biochemical Reagents
  4. Amino Acids
  5. Thermo Scientific Chemicals L-Leucine, 99%

Thermo Scientific Chemicals L-Leucine, 99%

Product Code. 11425063
Click to view available options
Quantity:
100 g
500 g
2500 g

Description

L-Leucine, CAS # 61-90-5, is a branched-chain aliphatic essential amino acid in humans that is important for protein synthesis and many metabolic functions.

L-Leucine plays a vital role in hemoglobin formation, protein synthesis and metabolic functions. It assists the growth and repair of muscle and bone tissue. It is used in the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - Lou Gehrig's disease. It prevents the breakdown of muscle proteins after trauma or severe stress and may be beneficial for individuals with phenylketonuria. It is also used as a food additive and flavor enhancer. Further, it is used to preserve muscle glycogen.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

General Description

• L-Leucine is an essential amino acid that has an important role in the growth and repair of muscle and bone tissue
• It functions to preserve muscle glycogen and helps to prevent the breakdown of muscle proteins after trauma or severe stress
• It is also involved in hemoglobin formation and metabolic functions. This amino acid cannot be synthesized to meet the body's needs from simpler molecules, and therefore must be provided in the diet.
• L-Leucine stimulates protein synthesis by the initiation of mRNA translation

Applications

• L-Leucine is used in the biosynthesis of proteins
• In vivo studies show that L-Leucine can be used when gene defects lead to an organism's inability to metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine
• This compound also contributes to the regulation of blood-sugar levels, growth hormone production, and wound healing
• In research experiments this compound has been used as an activator of the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR)

TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 61-90-5
Molecular Formula C6H13NO2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 131.18
MDL Number MFCD00002617
InChI Key ROHFNLRQFUQHCH-MLHKIVSYNA-N
Synonym l-leucine, leucine, s-leucine, s-2-amino-4-methylpentanoic acid, h-leu-oh, 2s-2-amino-4-methylpentanoic acid, s-+-leucine, leucin, l-norvaline, 4-methyl, s-2-amino-4-methylvaleric acid
PubChem CID 6106
ChEBI CHEBI:15603
IUPAC Name (2S)-2-amino-4-methylpentanoic acid
SMILES CC(C)C[C@H](N)C(O)=O

Specifications

Melting Point >300°C
Assay Percent Range 99%
Beilstein 1721722
Merck Index 14,5451
Solubility Information Soluble in water,alcohol,acetic acid and hydrochloric acid. Insoluble in ether.
Density 1.293
Quantity 100 g
Formula Weight 131.18
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material L-Leucine

RUO – Research Use Only

Product Content Correction

Your input is important to us. Please complete this form to provide feedback related to the content on this product.

Product Title

By clicking Submit, you acknowledge that you may be contacted by Fisher Scientific in regards to the feedback you have provided in this form. We will not share your information for any other purposes. All contact information provided shall also be maintained in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Thank You! Your feedback has been submitted. Fisher Scientific is always working to improve our content for you. We appreciate your feedback.