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L-Leucine

  • Description

    White Crystals or crystalline powder, Odorless. Slightly bitter taste. Freely soluble in formic acid, Sparingly soluble in water, very slightly soluble in ethanol or in ether, dissolves in dilute hydrochloric acid.

    Molecular Formula: C6H13NO2

    Molecular Mass: 131.17 g/mol

    CAS: 61-90-5

  • Specifications

    Specification meets or exceed the current FCC. USP, AJI, (EP) spec

    ITEM USP EP
    Identification Infrared Absorption -
    Specific Optical Rotation + 14.9° ~ +17.3° + 14.5° ~ +16.5°
    PH 5.5 ~ 7.0 -
    Chloride ≤0.05% 200ppm
    Sulfate ≤0.03% 300ppm
    Ammonium - 100ppm
    Iron ≤30ppm 10ppm
    Heavy Metals ≤15ppm 10ppm
    Lead - 10ppm
    Loss on Drying ≤0.2% 0.50%
    Residue on Ignition ≤0.4% -
    Assay 98.5~101.5% 98.5~ 101.0%
    Organic Volatile Impurities Meets the Requirements -
  • Packaging and Storage

    In 25kgs fiber drum double polyethylene bags inside. Preserve in well-closed containers at controlled room temperature

    Shelf Life : 2 years