W329703

L-Leucine

99%, FG

• Synonym(s): (S)-2-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₂CHCH₂CH(NH₂)CO₂H
• CAS Number: 61-90-5
• Molecular Weight: 131.17
• FEMA Number: 3297
• Beilstein: 1721722
• EC Number: 200-522-0
• Council of Europe no.: 10482
• MDL number: MFCD00002617
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901619
• Flavis number: 17.012
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: plant
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Kosher
• Agency: meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FDA 21 CFR 172.320; FDA 21 CFR 172.804
• Assay: 99%
• optical activity: [α]20/D +15.5°, c = 2 in 6 M HCl
• mp: >300 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: odorless
• 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

Description

General description

L-Leucine is a branched-chain amino acid mainly found in whey proteins.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - 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