Description

Fructose-Leucine (Mixture Of Diastereomers) is a chemically synthesized derivative formed by the reaction of fructose with the amino acid leucine. This compound is significant for its role as a key intermediate and research chemical in the development of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) and flavor potentiators. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, food science, and nutraceutical sectors for product development and analytical studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a reference standard and intermediate in studies related to Maillard reaction products, diabetes, and aging.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Serves as a precursor for developing novel flavor enhancers and aroma compounds through controlled thermal reactions.
• Nutraceutical Development: Investigated for its potential bioactivity and application in functional food formulations.
• Biochemical Studies: Employed in enzymatic and metabolic pathway research involving amino acid-sugar conjugates.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used as a calibration standard in HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic methods for quantifying glycation products.
• Material Science: Potential precursor for synthesizing biocompatible polymers and hydrogels.

Basic Information

Product Name	Fructose-Leucine (Mixture Of Diastereomers)
CAS No.	34393-18-5
Molecular Formula	C12H23NO7
Molecular Weight	293.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Fructosyl-leucine; 1-Deoxy-1-(leucino)-D-fructose; D-Fructose, 1-deoxy-1-(leucinyl)-; Leucine-fructose adduct; Amadori compound of leucine; Fru-Leu; 1-(Leucin-1-yl)-1-deoxy-D-fructose; N-(1-Deoxy-D-fructos-1-yl)-L-leucine
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Quality Control

Our Fructose-Leucine is produced under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to ISO 9001 quality management principles, and custom synthesis to meet specific research or cGMP-grade requirements is available.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening and consideration should be given to storage in a desiccated environment to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 3.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Diastereomer Ratio	Reported on COA

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