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L-Leucine USP

CAS 61-90-5 · MF C6H13NO2 · MW 131.17 g/mol

L-Leucine USP is an essential branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) that plays a critical role in muscle protein synthesis, energy production, and tissue repair.

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CAS Number
61-90-5
Molecular Formula
C6H13NO2
Molecular Weight
131.17 g/mol
Material Family
Amines & Amides
Functional Roles
Conditioning
Industries Served
HI&I Cleaning Pharmaceuticals Water Treatment
Physical Properties
melting_point
293 u00b0C
boiling_point
Sublimes at 145-148 u00b0C. Decomposes at 293-295 u00b0C (rapid heating, sealed tube)
density
1.293 g/cu cm at 18 u00b0C
solubility
21500 mg/L (at 25 u00b0C)
vapor_pressure
0.00000001 [mmHg]
Chemical Identity
CAS Number61-90-5
IUPAC Name(2S)-2-amino-4-methylpentanoic acid
InChI KeyROHFNLRQFUQHCH-YFKPBYRVSA-N
PubChem CID 6106
INCI NameLEUCINE
Synonyms & Trade Names
L-leucine leucine (S)-Leucine (S)-2-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid (2S)-2-amino-4-methylpentanoic acid Leucin (S)-2-Amino-4-methylvaleric acid (S)-(+)-Leucine L-alpha-Aminoisocaproic acid LEUCINE, L- Leucinum Leucina FEMA No. 3297 (2S)-alpha-leucine L-leucin
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L-Leucine USP is an essential branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) that plays a critical role in muscle protein synthesis, energy production, and tissue repair.

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Packaging Options
25 kg Bags / Drums
Standard pallet quantities
1,000 L IBC Totes
For liquid products
ISO Tank / Flexitank
Bulk liquid — 20,000+ L
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