Description

4-Aza-Dl-Leucine Dihydrochloride is a chemically modified amino acid derivative, specifically the dihydrochloride salt of a leucine analog. This compound is valued as a key building block and research chemical in advanced organic synthesis and biochemical studies. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, academic research institutions, and fine chemical manufacturers for developing novel compounds and studying biological pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of specialized peptides and peptidomimetics for drug discovery programs.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate or inhibitor analog in enzymatic studies to investigate metabolic pathways involving leucine.
• Proteomics & Molecular Biology: Employed in the study of protein synthesis, amino acid transport, and incorporation studies.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a chiral building block for the preparation of complex organic molecules with potential biological activity.
• Metabolite Analysis: Useful as a reference standard or internal standard in analytical methods like LC-MS for quantifying related biological compounds.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-Aza-Dl-Leucine Dihydrochloride
CAS No.	34064-27-2
Molecular Formula	C6H13N3O2 • 2HCl
Molecular Weight	240.11 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Azaleucine Dihydrochloride; DL-4-Azaleucine Dihydrochloride; 2-Amino-4-(hydrazinylmethyl)pentanoic Acid Dihydrochloride; 4-Amino-5-methyl-2-azahexanoic Acid Dihydrochloride; 4-Hydrazinoleucine Dihydrochloride; (RS)-4-Hydrazinoleucine Dihydrochloride; 4-Aza-leucine 2HCl
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Quality Control

Our 4-Aza-Dl-Leucine Dihydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and support our products with a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA), which includes results from HPLC, NMR, and other relevant spectroscopic and chromatographic methods. Quality standards are aligned with research-grade and custom synthesis requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccants or inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.