N-Acetyl-L-(-)-leucine

• CAT Number: R022043
• CAS Number: 1188-21-2
• Molecular Formula: C8H15NO3
• Molecular Weight: 173.21
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (S)-2-Acetamido-4-methylpentanoic Acid; Acetyl-L-leucine; Acetylleucine; N-Acetyl-L-leucine; N-Acetylleucine; NSC 206316
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Storage: Room Temperature
• IUPAC Name: (2S)-2-acetamido-4-methylpentanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H15NO3/c1-5(2)4-7(8(11)12)9-6(3)10/h5,7H,4H2,1-3H3,(H,9,10)(H,11,12)/t7-/m0/s1
• InChIKey: WXNXCEHXYPACJF-ZETCQYMHSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)CC(C(=O)O)NC(=O)C

N-Acetyl-L-(-)-leucine（Cat No.:R022043）, is a chemical compound derived from the essential amino acid L-leucine. It features an acetyl group (-COCH3) attached to the amino group of L-leucine. This modification can affect the molecule’s chemical properties and biological activity. It is commonly employed in biochemical and pharmaceutical research for its role as a building block in the synthesis of peptides, pharmaceuticals, and other bioactive compounds. Additionally, it is used to investigate the functions and effects of L-leucine and its derivatives in various biological processes.