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8.16009

(S)-(+)-Leucine

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

(S)-(+)-Leucine, Leu

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H13NO2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
131.17
UNSPSC Code:
12352209
EC Index Number:
200-522-0
NACRES:
NA.22
MDL number:
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vapor pressure

<1 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

form

solid

pH

5.5-6.5 (20 °C, 20 g/L in H2O)

mp

270-340 °C (decomposition)

density

1.17 g/cm3 at 20 °C

bulk density

300‑400 kg/m3

storage temp.

2-30°C

SMILES string

NC(CC(C)C)C(=O)O

InChI

1S/C6H13NO2/c1-4(2)3-5(7)6(8)9/h4-5H,3,7H2,1-2H3,(H,8,9)

InChI key

ROHFNLRQFUQHCH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Analysis Note

Assay (HClO₄): ≥ 99.0 %
Spec. rotation [α²0/D (c=4 in HCl 6 mol/l): +15.0 - +16.0 °
Identity (IR): passes test


Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 1



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