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L-LEUCIC ACID

Synonym(s):L-2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid;L-Leucic acid;2-Hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid

  • CAS NO.:13748-90-8
  • Empirical Formula: C6H12O3
  • Molecular Weight: 132.16
  • MDL number: MFCD00064214
  • EINECS: 237-329-6
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-11-05 08:26:49
L-LEUCIC ACID Structural

What is L-LEUCIC ACID?

Chemical properties

white to light yellow crystal powde

The Uses of L-LEUCIC ACID

L-Leucic Acid is a reagent in the synthesis of cryptophycins based macrocyclic depsipeptides which are used as tubulin inhibitors.

Definition

ChEBI: The (S)-enantiomer of 2-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid. Derived from the metabolism of the branched-chain amino acids, it belongs to the 2-hydroxycarboxylic acid group of amino acid metabolites.

Properties of L-LEUCIC ACID

Melting point: 78-80 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 277.83°C (rough estimate)
Density  1.0160 (rough estimate)
refractive index  -26 ° (C=2, 1 %NaOH)
storage temp.  Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility  Aqueous Base (Slightly), DMSO (Sparingly), Water (Slightly)
form  Solid
pka 3.86±0.21(Predicted)
color  White to Off-White
optical activity [α]22/D 26.3°, c = 1 in 1 M NaOH
Water Solubility  almost transparency
CAS DataBase Reference 13748-90-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System Pentanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-4-methyl-, (2S)- (13748-90-8)

Safety information for L-LEUCIC ACID

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Computed Descriptors for L-LEUCIC ACID

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