| CAS No.: | 61-90-5 |
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| Formula: | C6h13no2 |
| EINECS: | 200-522-0 |
| Environmental Protection: | Yes |
| Color: | White |
| Classification: | Amino Acid |
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Product Name: L-leucine
Specification: 98.5~101.5%
Appearance: White crystalline powder
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| PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Product Name: | L-leucine | |
| CAS number | 61-90-5 | |
| Molecular formula | C6H13NO2 | |
| ANALYSIS ITEMS | SPECIFICATION | TEST METHOD |
| Appearance | White crystalline or crystals powder | |
| Identification | Infrared absorption | |
| Specific rotation[a]D20° | +14.9~+17.3° | |
| State of solution | ≥98.0% | |
| Chloride(Cl) | ≤0.050% | |
| Sulfate(SO4) | ≤0.030% | |
| Iron(Fe) | ≤30ppm | |
| Heavy metals(Pb) | ≤15ppm | |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤5ppm | |
| Arsenic(As2O3) | ≤1ppm | |
| Other amino acids | Conforms | |
| Organic volatile impurities | Meets the requirements | |
| Residual solvents | Meets the requirements | |
| Loss on drying | ≤0.20% | |
| Residue on ignition (Sulfated) | ≤0.10% | |
| Solubility in water | Meets the requirements | |
| Assay | 98.5~101.5% | |
| PH | 5.5~6.5 | |
| Packing | Pack in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside N.W. 25 kgs I.D.35xH51cm. | |
| Storage | Store in a well-closed container away from moisture, light, oxygen. | |
| Shelf Life | 24 months under the conditions above and in its original packaging | |
1.L-Leucine can be used in Food, Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Health & Personal care products, Agriculture/Animal Feed/Poultry. L-Leucine is often used as a food additive and amino acid in nutritional supplements. Along with valine and isoleucine, leucine is a branched-chain amino acid. L-Leucine is used as an ingredient in energy supplements and nutraceuticals.
2.L-Leucine is also used by bodybuilders and certain athletes as a food additive or supplement for muscle growth.
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