L-Leucine

• CAT Number: R044943
• CAS Number: 61-90-5
• Molecular Formula: C6H13NO2
• Molecular Weight: 131.17
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: L-Leucine; (2S)-2-Amino-4-methylpentanoic Acid; (S)-(+)-Leucine; (S)-2-Amino-4-methylpentanoic Acid; (S)-2-Amino-4-methylvaleric Acid; (S)-Leucine; 100: PN: US20070066537 PAGE: 17 Claimed Protein; 124: PN: EP2071334 SEQID: 136 Claimed Protein; 124: P
• Target: Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
• Storage: Desiccate at RT
• IUPAC Name: (2S)-2-amino-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
• InChIKey: ROHFNLRQFUQHCH-YFKPBYRVSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)C[C@@H](C(=O)O)N

L-Leucine(Cat No.:R044943) is an essential amino acid and one of the three branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs). Its mode of action involves serving as a building block for protein synthesis in the body. Pharmacologically, L-Leucine is not used as a therapeutic drug on its own. However, it plays a vital role in various physiological processes, including muscle protein synthesis, immune function, and energy metabolism. L-Leucine is commonly used in dietary supplements and sports nutrition products to support muscle growth and recovery, particularly in athletes and individuals engaged in intense physical activity.