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D-Leucine

99%, for peptide synthesis, ReagentPlus®

Synonym(s):

(R)-2-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2CHCH2CH(NH2)CO2H
CAS Number:
328-38-1
Molecular Weight:
131.17
Beilstein:
1721721
EC Number:
206-327-7
MDL number:
MFCD00063088
UNSPSC Code:
12352209
PubChem Substance ID:
24888380
NACRES:
NA.22

product name

D-Leucine, ReagentPlus®, 99%

Quality Level

100

product line

ReagentPlus®

Assay

99%

form

powder (crystals)

optical activity

[α]23/D −14.7°, c = 2 in 5 M HCl

optical purity

ee: 97% (GLC)

reaction suitability

reaction type: solution phase peptide synthesis

mp

>300 °C (lit.)

application(s)

peptide synthesis

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-/m1/s1

InChI key

ROHFNLRQFUQHCH-RXMQYKEDSA-N

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Legal Information

ReagentPlus is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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