Leucine 454g CAS 61-90-5
Leucine 454g

Synonyms: L-Leucine , (S)-(+)-Leucine , Leucine , Leu , H-Leu-OH

Formula: C₆H₁₃NO₂
MW: 131.17 g/mol

MDL Number: MFCD00002617
CAS Number: 61-90-5

Leucine 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, an α-carboxylic acid group, and a side chain isobutyl group, making it a non-polar aliphatic amino acid.