Description
N-Acetyl-DL-Leucine is a modified, acetylated derivative of a natural essential amino acid, it is an analogue of the alpha amino acid leucine, and retains leucine’s stereocentre it exists as a pair of enantiomers.
CAS Number: 99-15-0
EC Number: 202-734-9
Chemical Formula: C8H15NO
Molecular Weight: 173.21
Synonyms: Ac-DL-Leu-OH
Standard: AJI92
Specification:
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Appearance: |
White crystals or crystalline powder |
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Melting point: |
160.0 ~ 164.0 °C |
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Assay: |
97.5% to 102.5% |
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State of solution ( EtOH) |
Clear and colorless |
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[transmittance]: |
95.0% min. |
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Loss on drying: |
0.5% max. |
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Residue on ignition [sulfated]: |
0.3% max |
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Heavy metals [Pb]: |
20ppm max. |
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Arsenic [As2O3]: |
2ppm max. |