L-Leucine

L-2-amino-4-methylpentanoate. This amino acid is white crystals or crystalline powder; No smell, slightly bitter taste. Melting point: 293 295 (decomposition). L-Leucine can be dissolved in acid and alkali dilute, dissolved easily in formic acid, dissolved slightly in water, dissolved hardly in ethanol or ether. Specific rotation[a]D20: +14.5°∼+16.0°. Leucine, an aliphatic is one of eight essential needed in the diet. It is widely used in amino acid formulations and multiple amino acid preparation for medical treatment and health care. The product helps with the regulation of blood sugar levels, decreases the sensitive about pain, alleviates migraine, promotes sleep quality, eases anxiety and tension, reduces the symptom of chemical disordering caused by excessive alcohol. It also usually used as additives in food, cosmetics and feed and as accelerant of plant.