CAS:61-90-5
Molecular formula:C6H13NO2
Molecular weight:131.18
Product description:Leucine (abbreviated as Leu or L) is a branched-chain α-amino acid with the chemical formula HO2CCH(NH2)CH2CH(CH3)2. Leucine is classified as a hydrophobic amino acid due to its aliphatic isobutyl side chain. L-Leucine is encoded by six codons (UUA, UUG, CUU, CUC, CUA, and CUG) and is a major component of the subunits in ferritin, astacin, and other 'buffer' proteins. L-Leucine is an essential amino acid, meaning that the human body cannot synthesize it, and it therefore must be ingested.