Description

n-Acetyl-L-Leucine Sodium Salt is a high-purity, water-soluble derivative of the essential amino acid L-leucine. This compound is critical for applications requiring a stable and bioavailable form of leucine, particularly in pharmaceutical and advanced biochemical research. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the life sciences sector for peptide synthesis, as a nutrient component in cell culture media, and in the development of diagnostic reagents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: A key building block in the solid-phase and solution-phase synthesis of therapeutic peptides and peptidomimetics.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate or standard in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway analysis.
• Cell Culture & Fermentation: Serves as a defined nitrogen source and nutrient in specialized mammalian and microbial culture media.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Employed in the formulation of calibration standards and reagents for clinical diagnostics and analytical testing.
• Nutritional Science: Investigated for use in advanced nutraceutical formulations requiring specific amino acid derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Acetyl-L-Leucine Sodium Salt
CAS No.	54643-63-9
Molecular Formula	C8H14NNaO3
Molecular Weight	195.19 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Acetyl-L-leucine sodium salt; Sodium N-acetyl-L-leucinate; L-Leucine, N-acetyl-, sodium salt; Ac-Leu-ONa; N-Acetylleucine sodium salt; (2S)-2-Acetamido-4-methylpentanoic acid sodium salt; Sodium (2S)-2-acetamido-4-methylpentanoate
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Quality Control

Our n-Acetyl-L-Leucine Sodium Salt is manufactured under a quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for assay, chiral purity, and related substances are provided to guarantee it meets the stringent requirements for pharmaceutical and research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to maintain stability and prevent clumping.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥99.0% L-Isomer
Water Content (KF)	≤5.0%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤0.5%

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