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Thermo Scientific Chemicals L-Leucine, Cell Culture Reagent

Catalog Number AAJ6282436
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61-90-5
C6H13NO2
131.18
MFCD00002617
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l-leucine, leucine, s-leucine, s-2-amino-4-methylpentanoic acid, h-leu-oh, 2s-2-amino-4-methylpentanoic acid, s-+-leucine, leucin, l-norvaline, 4-methyl, s-2-amino-4-methylvaleric acid
6106
CHEBI:15603
(2S)-2-amino-4-methylpentanoic acid
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61-90-5
C6H13NO2
131.18
MFCD00002617
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l-leucine, leucine, s-leucine, s-2-amino-4-methylpentanoic acid, h-leu-oh, 2s-2-amino-4-methylpentanoic acid, s-+-leucine, leucin, l-norvaline, 4-methyl, s-2-amino-4-methylvaleric acid
6106
CHEBI:15603
(2S)-2-amino-4-methylpentanoic acid
CC(C)C[C@H](N)C(O)=O

Description

In cosmetics industry it is used as antistatic agent, hair conditioning and skin conditioning. L-Leucine acts as a nutrient signal to stimulate protein synthesis. It has also activates the mammalian target of rapamycin kinase that regulates cell growth. Leucine has been used as a molecular marker in the recovery of DNA from paleontological samples for PCR analysis.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
In cosmetics industry it is used as antistatic agent, hair conditioning and skin conditioning. L-Leucine acts as a nutrient signal to stimulate protein synthesis. It has also activates the mammalian target of rapamycin kinase that regulates cell growth. Leucine has been used as a molecular marker in the recovery of DNA from paleontological samples for PCR analysis.

Solubility
Soluble in water. Soluble in 1M HCl (100 mg/ml), water (24.3 mg/ml), acetic acid (10.9 mg/ml), and alcohol. Insoluble in ether.

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY
Melting Point >300°C
Color White
Beilstein 1721722
Merck Index 14,5451
Solubility Information Soluble in water. Soluble in 1M HCl (100mg/ml),water (24.3mg/ml),acetic acid (10.9mg/ml),and alcohol. Insoluble in ether.
Formula Weight 131.17
Grade Cell Culture Reagent
Density 1.293
Quantity 500 g
Physical Form Powder
Chemical Name or Material L-Leucine
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Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber 200-522-0
RTECSNumber OH2850000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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