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Leucine

  • Chemical Name:L-Leucine
  • CAS No.:61-90-5
  • MF:C6H13NO2
  • MW:131.17
  • Purity: >98% or As customer requested
  • Color: White to Off-white
  • Product Categories: Biochemistry;Nutritional Supplements;L-Amino Acids;Amino Acids; APIs; Biochemical Engineering
  • Test method: HPLC
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Description

What is Leucine?

L leucine, one of nine essential amino acids, cannot be synthesized by animals or humans and must therefore be consumed.Leucine is made in plants and microorganisms from pyruvic acid.

Leucine is primarily found in high-protein animal products, dairy, eggs, pulses, and whole grains.Although their synthesis and functions differ significantly, the three BCAAs (l leucine, valine, and isoleucine) are frequently studied as a group because they are typically consumed together.

Basic information  

Product Name: L-Leucine
Synonyms: leucine; Leucin; Leucinum; L-leucin; Leucina; alpha-Aminoisocaproic acid
CAS: 61-90-5
MF: C6H13NO2
MW: 131.17
EINECS: 200-522-0
Product Categories: Biochemistry;Nutritional Supplements;L-Amino Acids;Amino Acids; APIs; Biochemical Engineering
Chemical Structure

L-Leucine            

Chemical Properties   

Melting point  >300 °C (lit.)
alpha  15.4 º (c=4, 6N HCl)
Boiling point  122-134 °C(Press: 2-3 Torr)
density  1,293 g/cm3
vapor pressure  <1 hPa (20 °C)
refractive index  1.4630 (estimate)
FEMA  3297 | L-LEUCINE
Fp  145-148°C
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  1 M HCl: 50 mg/mL
pka 2.328(at 25℃)
form  powder
color  White to Off-white
PH 5.5-6.5 (20g/l, H2O, 20℃)
optical activity [α]20/D +15.5°, c = 2 in 6 M HCl
Water Solubility  22.4 g/L (20 C)
λmax λ: 260 nm Amax: 0.05
λ: 280 nm Amax: 0.05
Sublimation  145-148 ºC
JECFA Number 1423
Merck  14,5451
BRN  1721722
Stability: Stability Moisture and light sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidising agents.
Leucine Usage And Synthesis

  1.  Improved Muscle Mass

    According to the University of Rochester Medical Center, leucine may help heal skin and bones, increase muscle size, and increase lean body mass—one reason why bodybuilders frequently take leucine for muscle growth.

2.Regulated Blood Sugar

According to the University of Rochester Medical Center, this essential amino acid can also assist in controlling blood sugar levels.According to a small study published in Metabolism in December 2008, l leucine reduced the blood glucose response and strongly stimulated additional insulin production when ingested with glucose.

3. Human Growth Hormone Production

According to the University of Rochester Medical Center, l leucine may increase the production of human growth hormone (HGH).

4.Weight Loss

There are few human studies on the effects of leucine on weight loss.Having said that, some studies have shown that best leucine is involved in important metabolic processes, and as previously mentioned, it may help maintain blood glucose levels.

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