L-Leucine CAS 61-90-5

Product Description:

Product Name: L-Leucine CAS NO:61-90-5

Synonyms:

2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-propanoic acid;

Chemical & Physical Properties:

Appearance: White crystalline powder

Assay :≥99.0%

Density:1.305 g/cm3

Boiling Point:225.8℃ at 760 mmHg

Flash Point:90.3℃

Melting point:286-288℃

Water Solubility:22.4g/L (20℃)

L-leucine is one of the eight essential amino acids for the human body. It belongs to the aliphatic amino acids among the twenty protein amino acids. Together with L-isoleucine and L-valine, it is called the three branched-chain amino acids. It is an enantiomer with D-leucine, which is white shiny hexahedral crystal or white crystalline powder at room temperature. Odorless, slightly bitter. In the presence of hydrocarbons, it is stable in aqueous mineral acid solutions. Each gram is soluble in 40ml water and about 100ml acetic acid. Very slightly soluble in ethanol or eth-er, soluble in formic acid, dilute hydrochloric acid, alkaline hydroxide and carbonate solutions.

L-leucine has the effect of promoting insulin secretion, lowering blood sugar; promoting sleep, reducing sensitivity to pain, relieving migraines, alleviating anxiety and tension, reducing the symptoms of chemical reaction disorders in the body caused by alcohol, and having Helps control alcoholism; it has an effect on the treatment of dizziness, and can also promote the healing of skin wounds and bones. Therefore, doctors usually recommend that patients take leucine supplements after surgery. It is often formulated for amino acid infusion and comprehensive amino acid preparations for treatment or health care; it can also be used as an additive in food, cosmetics and feed. Plant growth promoter.

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