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Amino Acids & Derivatives

L-Leucine

RA001695 CAS 61-90-5 Biochemistry

Identity

Product code
RA001695
CAS number
61-90-5
Grade
Biochemistry
Purity
99%
Molecular formula
C6H13NO2
Molecular weight
131.18

Classification

Applications
Biochemistry

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Colour White shining powder —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] Min 300 °C °C
Density [g/cm3] 1.293 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Soluble in water —

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance White crystalline powder. — —
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.03 % % —
Iron (Fe) Max 0.001 % % —
Heavy metal Max 0.001 % % —
Ammonium (NH4) Max 0.02 % % —
Foreign amino acids Max 0.3 % % —
Other ninhydrin positive substances Max 0.1 % % —
Assay Min 99 % % HClO4 titration
pH (1% solution) 5.5 - 7.0 — —
Appearance of solution Passes test — —
Insoluble matter in HCl 1 mol/L Passes test — —
Loss on drying (105 °C) Max 0.2 % % —
Residue on ignition Max 0.1 % % —
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.05 % % —

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 g RA001695-PK-25G
100 g RA001695-PK-100G
1 kg RA001695-PK-1KG