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Chemical Name |
L-Leucic Acid |
Synonyms |
(S)-Leucic Acid; (S)-2-Hydroxy-4-Methylpentanoic Acid; (S)-(-)-2-Hydroxyisocaproic Acid; L-α-Hydroxyisocaproic Acid; L-Alpha-Hydroxyisocaproic Acid; (S)-2-Hydroxy-4-Methylvaleric Acid |
CAS Number |
13748-90-8 |
CAT Number |
RF-CC338 |
Stock Status |
In Stock, Production Scale Up to Tons |
Molecular Formula |
C6H12O3 |
Molecular Weight |
132.16 |
Brand |
Ruifu Chemical |
Item |
Specifications |
Appearance |
Yellow Crystalline Powder |
Purity / Analysis Method |
>99.0% (Titration) |
Specific Rotation |
-23.0° ~ -27.0° (C=1, 1N NAOH) |
Heavy Metals (as Pb) |
<10ppm |
Melting Point |
77.0~82.0℃ |
Solubility in Water |
Almost Transparency |
Infrared Spectrum |
Conforms to Structure |
Test Standard |
Enterprise Standard |
Usage |
Chiral Building Blocks; Pharmaceutical Intermediates |
Package: Bottle, Aluminium foil bag, 25kg/Cardboard Drum, or according to customer's requirement
Storage Condition: Store in sealed containers at cool and dry place; Protect from light and moisture
L-Leucic Acid (CAS: 13748-90-8) is an amino acid metabolite. Derived from the metabolism of the branched-chain amino acids, it belongs to the 2-hydroxycarboxylic acid group of amino acid metabolites. L-Leucic Acid is a reagent in the synthesis of cryptophycins based macrocyclic depsipeptides which are used as tubulin inhibitors.