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Leucine

CHEBI:CHEBI_25017

Definition

A branched-chain amino acid that consists of glycine in which one of the hydrogens attached to the alpha-carbon is substituted by an isobutyl group.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C6H13NO2
Molecular Mass
131.17296
Charge
0
SMILES
CC(C)CC(N)C(O)=O
InChI
InChI=1S/C6H13NO2/c1-4(2)3-5(7)6(8)9/h4-5H,3,7H2,1-2H3,(H,8,9)
InChIKey
ROHFNLRQFUQHCH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Alternative Names

  • L
  • Leu
  • (+-)-Leucine
  • (RS)-Leucine
  • 2-amino-4-methylpentanoic acid
  • DL-Leucine
  • Hleu
  • Leucin
  • leucine
  • Leuzin

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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  • Side effects may vary and this list may not be comprehensive.
  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

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Reaxys:636005
DRON_00010000
6308
core#notation
CHEBI:25017

Additional References

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Additional Attributes

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generic_name
LEUCINE
active_ingredient_name
LEUCINE
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6308
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CHEBI:25017
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CHEBI:25017
listing_expiration_date
20251231
dosage_form
POWDER
marketing_start_date
20231018
product_type
BULK INGREDIENT
active_ingredient_strength
1 kg/kg
marketing_category
BULK INGREDIENT FOR HUMAN PRESCRIPTION COMPOUNDING
labeler_name
Professional Compounding Centers of America
product_ndc
51927-5234
spl_id
080425f6-152f-cd9d-e063-6294a90a4249
package_ndc
51927-5234-0
package_description
1 kg in 1 BOTTLE (51927-5234-0)
package_marketing_start_date
18-OCT-23
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CHEBI_30356
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CHEBI_83056
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