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l-leucine; leucine


Name(s) l-leucine; leucine
Scientific name(s)
Formula C6H13NO2
Molecular mass 131.175
IUPAC name (2s)-2-amino-4-methylpentanoic acid
INCHI InChI=1S/C6H13NO2/c1-4(2)3-5(7)6(8)9/h4-5H,3,7H2,1-2H3,(H,8,9)
SMILE CC(C)CC(N)C(O)=O
CAS ID l-61-90-5; d-328-38-1; 61-90-5; 3588-60-1
PubChem ID 6106
DrugBank ID DB01746
CHEBI ID Not available
Description Flavouring ingredient; dietary supplement, nutrient. L-Leucine is found in many foods, some of which are lettuce, common bean, pacific herring, and kefir.