L-Leucine

About This Item

Molecular Formula	C₆H₁₃NO₂
CAS Number	61-90-5

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Properties

Chemical Identifiers

IUPAC Name	(2S)-2-amino-4-methylpentanoic acid
SMILES	CC(C)C[C@@H](C(=O)O)N
InChI Key	ROHFNLRQFUQHCH-YFKPBYRVSA-N
InChI	InChI=1S/C6H13NO2/c1-4(2)3-5(7)6(8)9/h4-5H,3,7H2,1-2H3,(H,8,9)

Physical Properties

Boiling Point	Sublimes at 145-148 °C. Decomposes at 293-295 °C (rapid heating, sealed tube)
Melting Point	293 °C
Flash Point	90.3±22.6 °C
Density	1.293 g/cu cm at 18 °C

Safety Information

Flash Point

90.3±22.6 °C

Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for complete handling, storage, and disposal instructions. Follow all applicable regulations when working with this chemical reagent.