L-Leucine

Name: L-Leucine
SKU: 02102158-CF
Price: 24.19 CHF

Key features and details

L-Leucine

SKU: 02102158-CF

Synonyms

L-2-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid; Leu; L; α-aminoisocaproic acid

CAS Number:

61-90-5

Molecular Formula:

C6H13NO2

Molecular Weight:

131.175 g/mol

Beilstein Registry Number:

1721722

EC Number:

200-522-0

MDL Number:

MFCD00002617

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Product Description

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

Specifications

SKU	02102158-CF
Alternate Names	L-2-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid; Leu; L; α-aminoisocaproic acid
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 deg C. Decomposes at 293-295 deg C (rapid heating, sealed tube)
CAS #	61-90-5
Density	1.293 g/cu cm at 18 deg 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 ° (Lit.)
Personal Protective Equipment	Eyeshields, Gloves, respirator filter
pKa	2.33 (-COOH), 9.74 (-NH2)(Lit.)
RTECS Number	OH2850000
Solubility	Water Solubility21500 mg/L (at 25 °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 deg C (est)