L-Leucine-d2

• CAT Number: S000596
• CAS Number: 362049-59-0
• Molecular Formula: C6H11D2NO2
• Molecular Weight: 133.19
• Purity: ≥95%
• Target: Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
• IUPAC Name: (2S)-2-amino-3,3-dideuterio-4-methylpentanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H13NO2/c1-4(2)3-5(7)6(8)9/h4-5H,3,7H2,1-2H3,(H,8,9)/t5-/m0/s1/i3D2
• InChIKey: ROHFNLRQFUQHCH-YVKXTFNSSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)CC(C(=O)O)N

L-Leucine-d2（Cat No.:S000596） is a specialized form of leucine, a crucial amino acid essential for protein synthesis and various physiological processes in the body. The “d2” designation indicates that two hydrogen atoms in the leucine molecule are replaced with deuterium, a stable isotope of hydrogen. This isotopic substitution enables researchers to track leucine’s metabolic fate and incorporation into proteins with greater precision using techniques like mass spectrometry. By using L-Leucine-d2, scientists can gain insights into protein turnover rates, metabolic fluxes, and the role of leucine in various cellular processes, contributing to a deeper understanding of biological systems.