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N-Acetyl-L-leucine

SKU 14001186 CAS 1188-21-2 C8H15NO3 MW 173.21 Available on enquiry

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N-Acetyl-L-leucine is a modified amino acid used in biochemical research and peptide synthesis. It serves as a stable precursor for leucine in metabolic studies and pharmaceutical applications. Available with a CAS number of 1188-21-2, molecular formula C8H15NO3, and molecular weight 173.21 g/mol, it is stable at ambient storage conditions. Molekula supplies N-Acetyl-L-leucine from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU: 14001186
CAS Number: 1188-21-2
IUPAC Name: (2S)-2-acetamido-4-methylpentanoic acid
EC Number: 214-706-3
Molecular Formula: C8H15NO3
Molecular Weight: 173.21
Exact Mass: 173.1052
SMILES: CC(C)C[C@@H](C(=O)O)NC(=O)C
InChIKey: WXNXCEHXYPACJF-ZETCQYMHSA-N
InChI: InChI=1S/C8H15NO3/c1-5(2)4-7(8(11)12)9-6(3)10/h5,7H,4H2,1-3H3,(H,9,10)(H,11,12)/t7-/m0/s1
PubChem CID: 70912

Synonyms

(2S)-2-acetamido-4-methylpentanoic acid
(S)-2-Acetamido-4-methylpentanoic acid
Ac-Leu-OH
acetyl-L-leucine
ACETYLLEUCINE, (S)-
AQNEURSA
L-Acetylleucine
Leucine, N-acetyl-, L-
Levacetylleucine
N-Acetylleucine

Frequently asked questions

What is N-Acetyl-L-leucine used for?

It is primarily used as a building block in peptide synthesis and as a precursor in biochemical research.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of N-Acetyl-L-leucine?

The formula is C8H15NO3 with a molecular weight of 173.21 g/mol.

How should N-Acetyl-L-leucine be stored?

It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.

What grade is available for N-Acetyl-L-leucine?

It is available in research grade, suitable for laboratory and analytical use.

Can Molekula supply N-Acetyl-L-leucine in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply N-Acetyl-L-leucine in bulk quantities—please contact sales for details.

What documentation comes with an order of N-Acetyl-L-leucine?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS).

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.