(±) -Leucine
This research-grade (±) -Leucine (DL-2-Amino-4-methylvaleric acid) is a branched-chain amino acid found in foods like bell peppers and zucchinis. It is widely used in biochemical and nutritional studies, serving as a critical component in cell culture media and in vivo research on protein metabolism and muscle physiology.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
328-39-2
Product Name Alternative
Inhibit, Inhibitor, Leucine, EndogenousMetabolite, Endogenous Metabolite, DL-Leucine, DL-2-Aminmo-4-methylvalerianic acid, Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid, Bacterial, (±) Leucine, (±) -Leucine, (+/-) -Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid, (±) Leucine, (RS) -Leucine
Field of Research
Infectious Disease & Virology, Metabolism Research, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Purity
98.01% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
DMSO:Slightly soluble
Smiles
C (CC (C) C) (C (O) =O) N
Molecular Formula
C6H13NO2
Molecular Weight
131.17
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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