Leucic acid (Standard), also known as α-Hydroxyisocaproic acid, is an analytical standard primarily used for research and analytical applications. This compound is an amino acid metabolite and is employed in qualitative, quantitative, and methodological research experiments such as HPLC, GC, and MS. It is a solid, typically white to off-white, and is derived from the metabolism of branched-chain amino acids, belonging to the 2-hydroxycarboxylic acid group. It has been associated with various biological roles and can cause skin and serious eye irritation.
- Used as an analytical standard
- Suitable for HPLC, GC, and MS applications
- Derived from amino acid metabolism
- White to off-white solid appearance