dl-Leucine
dl-2-Amino-4-methylvaleric Acid
C6H13NO2 Formula wt 131.17
[328-39-2] 1QSS9D5DR6 leucine, dl-
[328-39-2] 1QSS9D5DR6 leucine, dl-
DESCRIPTION
dl-Leucine occurs as small, white crystals or as a crystalline powder. It is freely soluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohol, and insoluble in ether. It melts with decomposition at about 290°. The pH of a 1:100 aqueous solution is between 5.5 and 7.0. It is optically inactive.