Description

Leucine, n-(n-Formylalanyl)- (6Ci) is a specialized peptide derivative and a protected form of the amino acid leucine. This compound is of significant value in advanced organic synthesis and peptide chemistry, serving as a crucial building block for creating complex molecular structures. It is primarily needed by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of novel peptides, prodrugs, and bioactive molecules. Its specific protective group strategy makes it essential for synthetic chemists requiring precise control over reaction sequences.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthetic building block in the research and development of novel peptide-based therapeutics and prodrugs.
• Biochemical Research: Used in academic and industrial laboratories for studying peptide synthesis mechanisms and enzyme-substrate interactions.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed as a protected amino acid derivative in multi-step organic syntheses to construct complex natural products or analogs.
• Proteomics & Peptide Library Construction: Utilized in the solid-phase or solution-phase synthesis of custom peptide sequences for screening and diagnostic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Leucine, n-(n-Formylalanyl)- (6Ci)
CAS No.	99977-23-8
Molecular Formula	C10H18N2O4
Molecular Weight	230.26 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Formyl-L-alanyl-L-leucine; L-Leucine, N-(N-formyl-L-alanyl)-; N-(N-Formylalanyl)leucine; Formyl-Ala-Leu; FA-Ala-Leu-OH; Alanyl-leucine formyl derivative; (2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-Formamidopropanoyl]amino]-4-methylpentanoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. We provide material that meets high-purity specifications suitable for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request for every batch.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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