Applications

• Organic synthesis
• Food additives as flavoring agents

General

What is L-Leucine? It is an essential amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins. Leucine is an α-amino acid, meaning it contains an α-amino group (which is in the protonated −NH₃+ form under biological conditions), an α-carboxylic acid group (which is in the deprotonated −COO− form under biological conditions), and a side chain isobutyl group, making it a non-polar aliphatic amino acid.

Consistent Quality: We provide only high-quality L-Leucine, ensuring reliable and consistent performance for all applications.

Shipped from Manchester, UK Facility: Sourced and packaged in non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers to ensure safe handling and preserve product quality during transport.

Frequent Uses

Biochemical and Cellular Research
Widely used in biochemical research, where it plays a role in studies of protein synthesis, metabolic pathways, and amino acid balance. It is essential for understanding cellular metabolism and energy utilisation, particularly in muscle cells and during exercise.

Specification

• Minimum Assay: 98.5-101.5%
• Molecular Formula: C6H13NO2
• Molecular Weight: 131.17 g/mol
• Melting Point: >300 °C
• Chloride (Cl): <0.05%
• Heavy Metals (as Pb): <15ppm
• Sulfate (SO4): <0.03%
• Iron (Fe): <30ppm

Microbiological

• Total Plate Count: <1000cfu/g
• Yeasts: <100cfu/g
• Staphylococcus aureu: negative/25g
• Salmonella: negative/375g
• Escherichia Coli: negative/25g

Hazards

Hazard Phrases: Not considered harmful under normal laboratory conditions