L-Leucine
Key Features and Details
L-Leucine
SYNONYMS: L-2-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid; Leu; L; a-aminoisocaproic acid
CAS: #
61-90-5
MOLECULAR FORMULA: C6H13NO2
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 131.175 g/mol
BEILSTEIN REGISTRY No.: 1721722
EC No: 200-522-0
MDL No: MFCD00002617
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
L-Leucine
Application Notes
Leucine has been used as a molecular marker in the recovery of DNA from palaeontological samples for PCR analysis.
Usage Statement
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Key Applications
Molecular marker | PCR Analysis
SPECIFICATIONS
SKU: 02102158-CF
Base Catalog Number: 102158
Alternate Names: L-2-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid; Leu; L; a-aminoisocaproic acid
Beilstein Registration No
: 1721722
Boiling Point
: Sublimes at 145-148 deg C. Decomposes at 293-295 deg C (rapid heating, sealed tube)
CAS
: #
61-90-5
Density
: 1.293 g/cu cm at 18 deg C
EC No
: 200-522-0
Format
: Powder
Isoelectric Point
: 6.04(Lit.)
MDL No
: MFCD00002617
Melting Point
: 293 °C
Molecular Formula
: C6H13NO2
Molecular Weight
: 131.175 g/mol
Optical Rotation: +14.5 ° to +16.5 ° (Lit.)
pKa
: 2.33 (-COOH), 9.74 (-NH2)(Lit.)
PPE
: Eyeshields, Gloves, respirator filter
RTECS No
: OH2850000
Solubility
: Water Solubility21500 mg/L (at 25 °C)
Vapor Pressure
: 5.52X10-9 mm Hg at 25 deg C (est)
