Thermo Scientific Chemicals L-Leucine, Cell Culture Reagent

Description

CAS: 61-90-5 | C6H13NO2 | 131.18 g/mol

In cosmetics industry it is used as antistatic agent, hair conditioning and skin conditioning. L-Leucine acts as a nutrient signal to stimulate protein synthesis. It has also activates the mammalian target of rapamycin kinase that regulates cell growth. Leucine has been used as a molecular marker in the recovery of DNA from paleontological samples for PCR analysis.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
In cosmetics industry it is used as antistatic agent, hair conditioning and skin conditioning. L-Leucine acts as a nutrient signal to stimulate protein synthesis. It has also activates the mammalian target of rapamycin kinase that regulates cell growth. Leucine has been used as a molecular marker in the recovery of DNA from paleontological samples for PCR analysis.

Solubility
Soluble in water. Soluble in 1M HCl (100 mg/ml), water (24.3 mg/ml), acetic acid (10.9 mg/ml), and alcohol. Insoluble in ether.

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 61-90-5
• Molecular Formula: C6H13NO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 131.18
• MDL Number: MFCD00002617
• InChI Key: ROHFNLRQFUQHCH-MLHKIVSYNA-N
• Synonym: l-leucine, leucine, s-leucine, s-2-amino-4-methylpentanoic acid, h-leu-oh, 2s-2-amino-4-methylpentanoic acid, s-+-leucine, leucin, l-norvaline, 4-methyl, s-2-amino-4-methylvaleric acid
• PubChem CID: 6106
• ChEBI: CHEBI:15603
• IUPAC Name: (2S)-2-amino-4-methylpentanoic acid
• SMILES: CC(C)C[C@H](N)C(O)=O

• Melting Point: >300°C
• Color: White
• Beilstein: 1721722
• Merck Index: 14,5451
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water. Soluble in 1M HCl (100mg/ml),water (24.3mg/ml),acetic acid (10.9mg/ml),and alcohol. Insoluble in ether.
• Density: 1.293
• Quantity: 100 g
• Formula Weight: 131.17
• Grade: Cell Culture Reagent
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: L-Leucine

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	200-522-0
RTECSNumber	OH2850000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only