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Product Information

Product Name
L-Leucine
Brand Name
Chem Impex
Product Number
00200
CAS
61-90-5
Certificate of Analysis (COA)​
COA not found

General Information

PubChem CID
6106
IUPAC Name
(2S)-2-amino-4-methylpentanoic acid
InChI Key
ROHFNLRQFUQHCH-YFKPBYRVSA-N
SMILES
CC(C)CC@@H(C(=O)O)N

Application

L-Leucine is widely utilized in research focused on:

Sports Nutrition: Commonly found in protein supplements, L-Leucine helps in muscle recovery and growth, making it a favorite among athletes and fitness enthusiasts.

Pharmaceuticals: Used in formulations for treating muscle-wasting diseases, it supports muscle protein synthesis, which is crucial for patients recovering from surgery or illness.

Animal Feed: Added to livestock feed to enhance growth rates and improve feed efficiency, benefiting the agriculture industry by optimizing animal health and productivity.

Cosmetics: Incorporated in skincare products for its moisturizing properties, L-Leucine helps in maintaining skin hydration and elasticity, appealing to the beauty industry.

Food Industry: Used as a flavor enhancer and nutritional supplement in various food products, it caters to health-conscious consumers looking for added nutritional benefits.

References

Impact of kdcA, pdhD, and codY gene regulation in Lactococcus lactis 408 on 3-methylbutanal formation during cheddar cheese ripening

Publication Name: Food Microbiology
Publication Date: 2025-09
DOI: 10.1016/j.fm.2025.104768

Activation of transient receptor potential vanilloid 4 impairs long-term depression in nucleus accumbens and induces depressive-like behavior

Publication Name: Neuropharmacology
Publication Date: 2025-08-01
DOI: 10.1016/j.neuropharm.2025.110429

The role of glutamine and leucine supplementation in liver metabolic reprogramming during sepsis

Publication Name: Life Sciences
Publication Date: 2025-08-01
DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2025.123708

Branched-chain amino acids promote gelatinase secretion from human periodontal ligament stem cells through nuclear factor kappa-B signaling

Publication Name: Archives of Oral Biology
Publication Date: 2025-08
DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2025.106297

Real-world effectiveness and economic analysis of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir, remdesivir, and molnupiravir for treatment of COVID-19 among ambulatory patients in Thailand

Publication Name: Journal of Infection and Public Health
Publication Date: 2025-08
DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2025.102826