| Identification | ||
| Name | L-Leucine | |
| Synonyms | L-2-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid; (S)-2-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid; L-Leu | |
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| Molecular Structure |
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| Molecular Formula | C6H13NO2 | |
| Molecular Weight | 131.17 | |
| CAS Registry Number | 61-90-5 | |
| EINECS | 200-522-0 | |
| FEMA | 3297 | |
| Properties | ||
| Melting point | 286-288 ºC | |
| Sublimation | 145-148 ºC | |
| alpha | 15.4 º (c=4, 6N HCl) | |