D-Leucine, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

D-Leucine is used in the formation of sterols. It is also used as a selectable marker.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
D-Leucine is used in the formation of sterols. It is also used as a selectable marker.

Solubility
Soluble in water and hydrochloric acid.

Notes
Keep container tightly closed. Store away from oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 328-38-1
• Molecular Formula: C6H13NO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 131.18
• MDL Number: MFCD00063088
• InChI Key: ROHFNLRQFUQHCH-RXMQYKEDSA-N
• Synonym: d-leucine, h-d-leu-oh, r-leucine, 2r-2-amino-4-methylpentanoic acid, d-homo-valine, r---leucine, leucine, d, r-2-amino-4-methylpentanoic acid, d-leucin, d-leuzin
• PubChem CID: 439524
• ChEBI: CHEBI:28225
• IUPAC Name: (2R)-2-amino-4-methylpentanoic acid
• SMILES: CC(C)C[C@@H](N)C(O)=O

• Melting Point: >300°C
• Beilstein: 1721721
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and hydrochloric acid.
• Quantity: 5 g
• Formula Weight: 131.18
• Optical Rotation: −15° (c=5 in 5N HCl)
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: D-Leucine

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