Synonyms
(R)-(-)-LEUCINE;(R)-LEUCINE;(R)-2-AMINO-4-METHYLPENTANOIC ACID;(R)-2-AMINO-4-METHYLVALERIC ACID;D-LEU;D-LEUCINE;D-HOMO-VALINE
Description
D-Leu-OH is used in the formation of sterols. It is also used as a selectable marker.
Molecular Formula
C6H13NO2
Appearance
Crystalline Powder, Crystals, or Flakes
Storage
Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature
Boiling Point
225.8±23.0 ℃(Predicted)
Density, g/cm3
1.2930 (estimate)
Melting Point
>300 ℃(lit.)
Refractive Index
-15 ° (C=4, 6mol/L HCl)
Optical Activity
[α]23/D 14.7°, c = 2 in 5 M HCl