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Leucine

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

L-Leucine, (S)-2-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2CHCH2CH(NH2)CO2H
CAS Number:
61-90-5
Molecular Weight:
131.17
Beilstein:
1721722
MDL number:
MFCD00002617
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329817355
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

leucine

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

mp

>300 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

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

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Leucine EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

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