72706

L-Leucine

tested according to Ph. Eur.

• Synonym(s): Leucinum, (S)-2-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₂CHCH₂CH(NH₂)CO₂H
• CAS Number: 61-90-5
• Molecular Weight: 131.17
• Beilstein: 1721722
• EC Number: 200-522-0
• MDL number: MFCD00002617
• UNSPSC Code: 12352209
• PubChem Substance ID: 329764290

Properties

• Agency: USP/NF; tested according to Ph. Eur.
• Assay: 98.5-101.0%
• form: powder
• color: white
• mp: >300 °C (lit.)
• 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

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 13 - Non Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves