Leucine

C₆H₁₃NO₂

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

CAS: 61-90-5

Tổng quan

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

Thành phần

Nguyên tố	Ký hiệu	Nguyên tử	Khối lượng nguyên tử
Hydrogen	H	13	1,0080
Carbon	C	6	12,0110
Nitrogen	N	1	14,0070
Oxygen	O	2	15,9990

Thành phần nguyên tố

Hydrogen ×13

10,0%

Carbon ×6

54,9%

Nitrogen ×1

10,7%

Oxygen ×2

24,4%

Công dụng

• Dietary supplement
• Sports nutrition
• Pharmaceutical
• Feed additive

Sự thật thú vị

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

Structure

SMILES

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

Tính chất

Loại: organic
Trạng thái: solid
Khối lượng mol: 131,17 g/mol
Mật độ: 1,2930 g/cm³
Điểm nóng chảy: 293,0 °C
Độ hòa tan: 22 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 131,0946
XLogP: -1,5
TPSA: 63,3 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 2
H-Bond Acceptors: 3
Rotatable Bonds: 3
Heavy Atoms: 9
Complexity: 101,0

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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).