Leucine

C₆H₁₃NO₂

IUPAC: (2S)-2-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid

CAS: 61-90-5

개요

Leucine is a branched-chain essential amino acid important for muscle protein synthesis. It is the most abundant amino acid in muscle tissue.

구성

원소 기호 원자 원자 질량
Hydrogen H 13 1.0080
Carbon C 6 12.0110
Nitrogen N 1 14.0070
Oxygen O 2 15.9990

원소 구성

H
Hydrogen ×13
10.0%
C
Carbon ×6
54.9%
N
Nitrogen ×1
10.7%
O
Oxygen ×2
24.4%

용도

  • • Dietary supplement
  • • Sports nutrition
  • • Pharmaceutical
  • • Feed additive

흥미로운 사실

  • ✦ Most potent activator of the mTOR pathway for muscle growth among amino acids

Structure

SMILES

CC(C)CC(C(=O)O)N

성질

유형
organic
상태
solid
몰 질량
131.17 g/mol
밀도
1.2930 g/cm³
녹는점
293.0 °C
용해도
22 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
131.0946
XLogP
-1.5
TPSA
63.3 Ų
H-Bond Donors
2
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
3
Heavy Atoms
9
Complexity
101.0

관련 화합물

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leucine?
Leucine (C₆H₁₃NO₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (2S)-2-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Leucine?
Leucine has a molar mass of 131.17 g/mol.
What state is Leucine at room temperature?
Leucine is a solid at room temperature.
Is Leucine organic or inorganic?
Leucine is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Leucine?
Leucine (C₆H₁₃NO₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).