Name | N-Acetyl-L-leucine |
Synonyms | AC-LEU-OH Ac-Leu-OH AC-LEUCINE AC-DL-LEU-OH N-acetylleucine ACETYL-L-LEUCINE AKOS BBS-00004735 ACETYL-DL-LEUCINE N-Acetyl-L-leucine IFLAB-BB F0777-0821 ACETYL-DL-LEUCINE, N- (2S)-2-(acetylamino)-4-methylpentanoate |
CAS | 1188-21-2 |
EINECS | 214-706-3 |
InChI | InChI=1/C8H15NO3/c1-5(2)4-7(8(11)12)9-6(3)10/h5,7H,4H2,1-3H3,(H,9,10)(H,11,12)/p-1/t7-/m0/s1 |
Molecular Formula | C8H15NO3 |
Molar Mass | 173.21 |
Density | 1.1599 (rough estimate) |
Melting Point | 187-190°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 303.86°C (rough estimate) |
Specific Rotation(α) | -24.5 º (c=4, MeOH) |
Flash Point | 177.4°C |
Water Solubility | 0.81 g/100 mL (20 ºC) |
Solubility | Soluble in water (partly), ethanol (5%), and methanol. |
Vapor Presure | 1.77E-06mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | Solid |
Color | White |
BRN | 1724849 |
pKa | 3.67±0.10(Predicted) |
Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
Refractive Index | -22 ° (C=5, EtOH) |
MDL | MFCD00065131 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Melting point 190°C specific optical rotation -24.5 ° (c = 4, MeOH) water-soluble 0.81g/100 mL (20°C) |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
Safety Description | S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. |
WGK Germany | 3 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29241900 |
Hazard Class | IRRITANT |
NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
introduction | N-acetyl-L-leucine is a white or white-like crystalline powder, soluble in water, and is mainly used as an organic intermediate. |
use | N-acetyl-L-leucine is an important fine organic chemical intermediate, widely used in medicine, pesticide, chemical industry and other fields. Used as a biochemical reagent. |
biological activity | N-acetyl-L-leucine is an effective endogenous metabolite that accelerates vestibular compensation after unilateral labyrinthectomy by acting in the cerebellum and thalamus. |