L-Leucine | 61-90-5

Additional information

CAS ID

61-90-5

IUPAC Name

2-amino-4-methylpentanoic acid

Molecular Formula

C6H13NO2

Molecular Weight

SMILES

CC(C)CC(N)C(O)=O

General Information

Additional information

CAS ID

61-90-5

IUPAC Name

2-amino-4-methylpentanoic acid

Molecular Formula

C6H13NO2

Molecular Weight

SMILES

CC(C)CC(N)C(O)=O

Description

6106

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

Solubility Information Solubility in water: 22.4g/L (20°C). Other solubilities: 10.9g/L acetic acid, slightly soluble in alcohol, insoluble in ether
Specific Rotation + 15.40
Formula Weight 131.17
Sublimation Point 145.0 °C
Specific Rotation Condition + 15.40 (20.00°C c=4, 6N HCl)
Melting Point 286.0°C to 288.0°C
Chemical Name or Material L-Leucine

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