DL-Leucine
Alias
2-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid, DL-
Category
Zwitterionic surfactants-Amino acid
CAS No.
328-39-2
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C6H13NO2
Molecular Weight: 131.17
Structural Formula

Properties
Appearance: solid.
Solubility: soluble in water; 25℃, 11.8g/L[1].
Stability: stable.
Risk: irritation, irritation to skin, eye.
Ecology: May be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability: Biodegradable.
Characteristics: excellent dispersing, emulsifying, antistatic abilities. essential amino acids.
Synthesis
Quality standards & test methods
item
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physical and chemical indexes
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test methods
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actives, %,≥
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95
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Major Uses
Conditioning agent, antistatic agent in personal care products.
Use as dispersing agent, emulsion stabilizer.
Use as nutrient.
Manufacturers
References
[1]:http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/: 328-39-2
[1]:http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/: 328-39-2