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Thermo Scientific Chemicals L-Leucine, Cell Culture Reagent

Product Code. 15425129
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Description

In cosmetics industry it is used as antistatic agent, hair conditioning and skin conditioning. L-Leucine acts as a nutrient signal to stimulate protein synthesis. It has also activates the mammalian target of rapamycin kinase that regulates cell growth. Leucine has been used as a molecular marker in the recovery of DNA from paleontological samples for PCR analysis.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
In cosmetics industry it is used as antistatic agent, hair conditioning and skin conditioning. L-Leucine acts as a nutrient signal to stimulate protein synthesis. It has also activates the mammalian target of rapamycin kinase that regulates cell growth. Leucine has been used as a molecular marker in the recovery of DNA from paleontological samples for PCR analysis.

Solubility
Soluble in water. Soluble in 1M HCl (100 mg/ml), water (24.3 mg/ml), acetic acid (10.9 mg/ml), and alcohol. Insoluble in ether.

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 61-90-5
Molecular Formula C6H13NO2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 131.18
MDL Number MFCD00002617
InChI Key ROHFNLRQFUQHCH-MLHKIVSYNA-N
Synonym l-leucine, leucine, s-leucine, s-2-amino-4-methylpentanoic acid, h-leu-oh, 2s-2-amino-4-methylpentanoic acid, s-+-leucine, leucin, l-norvaline, 4-methyl, s-2-amino-4-methylvaleric acid
PubChem CID 6106
ChEBI CHEBI:15603
IUPAC Name (2S)-2-amino-4-methylpentanoic acid
SMILES CC(C)C[C@H](N)C(O)=O

Specifications

Melting Point >300°C
Color White
Beilstein 1721722
Merck Index 14,5451
Solubility Information Soluble in water. Soluble in 1M HCl (100mg/ml),water (24.3mg/ml),acetic acid (10.9mg/ml),and alcohol. Insoluble in ether.
Density 1.293
Quantity 100 g
Formula Weight 131.17
Grade Cell Culture Reagent
Physical Form Powder
Chemical Name or Material L-Leucine
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