L-Leucine
ALDRICH/W329703 - 99%, FG
Synonym: (S)
CAS Number: 61-90-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H13NO2
Molecular Weight: 131.17
EC Number: 200-522-0
MDL Number: MFCD00002617
Linear Formula: (CH3)2CHCH2CH(NH2)CO2H
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | meets purity specifications of JECFA |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | 99% |
| biological source | plant |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | FG |
| Kosher | |
| InChI | 1S/C6H13NO2/c1-4(2)3-5(7) |
| InChI key | ROHFNLRQFUQHCH-YFKPBYRVSA |
| mp | >300 °C (lit.) |
| optical activity | [α]20/D +15.5°, c = 2 in 6 M HCl |
| organoleptic | odorless |
| Quality Level | 400  |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 |
| FDA 21 CFR 172.320 | |
| FDA 21 CFR 172.804 | |
| SMILES string | CC(C)C[C@H](N)C(O)=O |