L-Leucine
SKU: 02102158-CF
L-Leucine
Application Notes
Leucine has been used as a molecular marker in the recovery of DNA from palaeontological samples for PCR analysis.
Usage Statement
Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
Key Applications
Molecular marker | PCR Analysis
| SKU | 02102158-CF |
| Alternate Names | L-2-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid; Leu; L; α-aminoisocaproic acid |
| Applications | Molecular marker | PCR Analysis |
| Application Notes | Leucine has been used as a molecular marker in the recovery of DNA from palaeontological samples for PCR analysis. |
| Base Catalog Number | 102158 |
| Beilstein Registry Number | 1721722 |
| Boiling Point | Sublimes at 145-148 °C. Decomposes at 293-295 °C (rapid heating, sealed tube) |
| CAS # | 61-90-5 |
| Density | 1.293 g/cu cm at 18 °C |
| EC Number | 200-522-0 |
| Format | Powder |
| Isoelectric Point | 6.04 (Lit.) |
| Melting Point | 293 °C |
| Molecular Formula | C6H13NO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 131.175 g/mol |
| Optical Rotation | +14.5 ° to +16.5 ° |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, Gloves, respirator filter |
| pKa | 2.33 (-COOH), 9.74 (-NH2) (Lit.) |
| RTECS Number | OH2850000 |
| Solubility | Soluble in water (25 mg/mL); sparingly soluble in alcohol |
| Storage | Room Temperature (15-30 °C) |
| Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |
| Vapor Pressure | 5.52X10-9 mm Hg at 25 °C (est) |