USP 99% L-Leucine, L-Leucine Ethyl / Methyl Ester HCl

Product Specifications

Prod Model:	LC
Markets:	North America,South America,Eastern Europe,Southeast Asia,Africa,Oceania,Mid East,Eastern Asia,Western Europe
Color:	White
Form:	Powder
Odor:	Odorless
Sample:	Available
Certification:	GMP
Grade Standard:	Medicine Grade
State:	Solid
Volatile:	Not Volatile
Function:	Amino Acid

Product Description

L-Leucine
1. Standard: USP/AJI
2. Content: 98.5%
3. Packing: 25kgs/drum
4. Shelf life: 3year

L-leucine is an essential amino acid, which means the body does not manufacture L-leucine, and it must be acquired through diet or supplementation. The male adult's daily requirement is 14 mg per kg of body weight. It is one of the branched chain amino acids, along with L-isoleucine and L-valine. Supplementation should be combined with the other two branched chains. Food sources for L-leucine are meat, almonds, cashews, eggs, fish, chicken, lentils and liver.
Uses/Benefits
L-leucine is used for parenteral and enteral nutrition. It is used in combination with the other branched chain amino acids for patients with hepatic diseases to improve nutritional status. BCAAs serve as important fuel sources for skeletal muscle during periods of metabolic stress. BCAAs are an important component of sports nutrition and health foods, as they increase energy, enhance endurance and aid in muscle recovery. L-leucine is also used as a flavoring substance and as a lubricant for tablet production.
Manufacturing
L-leucine is produced via fermentation from carbohydrate sources.

product Name	L-Leucine
Synonyms	(S)-2-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid; L-Leucine 99+ %; H-Leu-OH; L-Leu; L(+)LEUCINE; Leucine
Molecular Formula	C 6 H 13 NO 2
Molecular Weight	131.17
InChI	InChI=1/C6H13NO2/c1-4(2)3-5(7)6(8)9/h4-5H,3,7H2,1-2H3,(H,8,9)/t5-/m0/s1
CAS Registry Number	61-90-5
EINECS	200-522-0
Molecular Structure
Melting point	286-288°C
Water solubility	22.4 g/L (20 C)