Alias: L-Leucine
Molecular formula: C6H13NO2
Molecular weight: 131.17
Properties: white crystal or crystalline powder, a nonpolar amino acid, slightly bitter in taste, soluble in water, the solubility at 20 ℃ and 25 ℃ are 23.7 g/L and 24.26 g/L respectively, acetic acid (10.9 g/L), dilute hydrochloric acid, alkali solution and carbonate solution, slightly soluble in alcohol (0.72 g/L), insoluble in ether, sublimated at 145 ^ r 148 ℃, decomposed at 293-295 0C, specific gravity 1.29 (180 C)
Use: This product is an amino acid medicine. It is used for amino acid infusion and comprehensive amino acid preparation. It is used for the diagnosis and treatment of children's idiopathic hyperglycemia, as well as disorders of glucose metabolism, liver diseases with decreased bile secretion, anemia, poisoning, muscular atrophy, sequelae of polio, neuritis and psychosis. It is an essential amino acid for the human body. The adult man needs 2.2g/d, which is necessary for the normal growth of infants and the maintenance of normal nitrogen balance for adults. It is mainly used as a nutritional supplement to reduce blood sugar and promote growth. It can be used as spice according to GB2760-96.