L-Leucine Powder
- Boherbs
- European Pharmacopoeia Standard
- 7-10 Days
- Wholesaling
CAS No.:61-90-5
Molecular Formula:C6H13NO2
Molecular Weight:131.17
EINECS No.:200-522-0
HS Code: 29224995
L-Leucine Character
Melting Point | >300 °C(lit.) |
Specific Rotation | 15.4 º (c=4, 6N HCl) |
Density | 1,293 g/cm3 |
Vapor Pressure | <1 hPa (20 °C) |
Refractive Index | 1.4630 (estimate) |
FEMA | 3297 | L-LEUCINE |
Flash point | 145-148°C |
Storage Condition | Store at RT. |
Solubility | 1 M HCl: 50 mg/mL |
Appearance | powder |
Acidity coefficient (pKa) | 2.328(at 25℃) |
Color | White to Off-white |
PH | 5.5-6.5 (20g/l, H2O, 20℃) |
Optical Activity (optical activity) | [α]20/D +15.5°, c = 2 in 6 M HCl |
Water Solubility | 22.4 g/L (20 C) |
Maximum Wavelength (λmax) | λ: 260 nm Amax: 0.05 |
JECFA No. | 1423 |
Sublimation point | 145-148 ºC |
Merck | 14,5451 |
BRN | 1721722 |
Stability | Stability Moisture and light sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidising agents. |
Instructions
L-leucine is one of the eight essential amino acids of the human body. It belongs to the fatty group of amino acids in 20 protein amino acids, and is called three branched chain amino acids together with l-isoleucine and l-valine.
With d-leucine is enantiomer, white glossy hexahedral crystal or white crystalline powder at room temperature.
No odor, slightly bitter taste.
In the presence of hydrocarbons, it is stable in aqueous solution of inorganic acids.
Each gram is soluble in 40ml water and about 100ml acetic acid.
Very slightly dissolved in ethanol or ethyl ether, soluble in formic acid, dilute hydrochloric acid, basic hydroxide and carbonate solutions.
Application
Amino acid drugs, as food, cosmetics and feed additives, plant growth promoters.
Nutritional supplements; Seasoning and flavoring agent.
Preparation of amino acid infusion and comprehensive amino acid preparation, hypoglycemic agent, plant growth promoter.
Actions
1. L-leucine can promote insulin secretion and reduce blood glucose.
2. Promote sleep, reduce the sensitivity to pain, relieve migraines, relieve anxiety and tension, reduce the symptoms of chemical reaction disorder caused by alcohol, and help control alcoholism.
3. It is effective in treating dizziness and can also promote healing of skin wounds and bones, so doctors usually recommend leucine supplements after surgery.
4. Often prepare amino acid infusion and comprehensive amino acid preparation, used in treatment or health care.
Scope of Business
Boherbs Co., Ltd. is a professional manufacturer and wholesaler for herbs & herbal powder (organic certified & conventional standard), plant extract, food ingredients, spices and herbal tea.
We would like to provide raw materials for pharmaceutical factory, scientific research institutions, and health products company and so on.
We are capable to provide One-step solution for contract manufacturing like capsules, teabags, tablets etc.
Sample orders are available to do the tests.
