(R)-2-formamido-4-methylpentanoic acid is a leucine derivative. Amino acids and amino acid derivatives are commercially used as ergogenic supplements, influencing anabolic hormone secretion, fuel supply during exercise, mental performance during stress-related tasks, and preventing exercise-induced muscle damage.
- Molecular weight of 159.18
- Chemical formula C7H13NO3
- Appearance as an off-white to brown solid
- Purity of 95.0%
- Soluble in DMSO at 100 mg/mL
- Storage as powder: -20°C for 3 years, 4°C for 2 years
- Storage in solvent: -80°C for 6 months, -20°C for 1 month