Leucine is a non-polar ketogenic amino acid. It can be metabolised to acetoacetate and acetyl coenzyme A. Isotope labeled amino acids are required for the production of isotopically labeled proteins.
Synonyms: SILAC Amino Acid; (S)-2-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid-13C6; 13C Labeled L-leucine
Molecular Formula: 13C6H13NO2
Molecular Weight: 137.13
Linear Structural Formula: (13CH3)213CH13CH213CH(NH2)13CO2H
MDL Number: MFCD00144634
Purity: 95% (CP)
Melting Point: >300 C (lit.)