Leucine
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| Formula | C6H13NO2 |
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| Molar mass | 131. 17 g/mol |
| IUPAC ID | Leucine |
| Acidity (pKa) | 2. 36 (carboxyl), 9. 60 (amino) |
| Structure and properties | Dielectric constant |
| 3D model (JSmol) | Interactive image; Zwitterion: Interactive image |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2942794 |
About Leucine
Leucine is an essential amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins. Leucine is an α-amino acid, meaning it contains an α-amino group, an α-carboxylic acid group, and a side chain isobutyl group, making it a non-polar aliphatic amino acid.
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