L-Leucine

Catalog No.S3753 Batch:S375302

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Technical Data

Formula

C6H13NO2

Molecular Weight 131.17 CAS No. 61-90-5
Solubility (25°C)* In vitro Water 13 mg/mL (99.1 mM)
DMSO Insoluble
Ethanol Insoluble
* <1 mg/ml means slightly soluble or insoluble.
* Please note that Selleck tests the solubility of all compounds in-house, and the actual solubility may differ slightly from published values. This is normal and is due to slight batch-to-batch variations.
* Room temperature shipping (Stability testing shows this product can be shipped without any cooling measures.)

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Biological Activity

Description Leucine ((S)-Leucine, Leu) is one of nine essential amino acids in humans which is important for protein synthesis and many metabolic functions. It contributes to regulation of blood-sugar levels; growth and repair of muscle and bone tissue; growth hormone production; and wound healing. L-Leucine is an essential branched-chain amino acid (BCAA), which activates the mTOR signaling pathway.
In vitro Leucine also stimulates protein synthesis in muscle and is closely associated with the release of gluconeogenic precursors, such as alanine, from muscle[1].
In vivo Leucine has a half-life of 45 minutes[1].

Protocol (from reference)

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SHIPPING AND STORAGE
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