CAS No. 5699-54-7
Batch:
Purity:99.95
Chemical Structure
Check the
3-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid
product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.
| CAS Number | 5699-54-7 | |
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| Molecular Formula |
C6H13NO2 |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 131.17 | |
| SMILES | CC(C)C(CC(=O)O)N |
3-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid (beta-leucine) is an endogenous human amino acid metabolite involved in leucine catabolic pathways. It is produced via the isomerization of L-leucine by cobalamin-dependent leucine 2,3-aminomutase. As an intermediate in nitrogen and branched-chain amino acid metabolism, beta-leucine serves as a biomarker for metabolic profiling and nutritional studies investigating amino acid turnover and metabolic homeostasis. [1]
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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
| Solvent | Solubility & Note |
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| Water | 26 mg/mL |
| DMSO |
Insoluble
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO.) |
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
- Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
- Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
- For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
- Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.