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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
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
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
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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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