Name

L-Leucine

CAS No.

61-90-5

EINECS NO.

200-522-0

Molecular formula

C₆H₁₃NO₂

Molecular weight

131.17

Structural formula

Physical and Chemical Properties

Melting point 286-288°C 
145-148°C 
Specific Rotation 15.4° (c=4, 6N HCl) 
water-soluble 22.4 g/L (20 C)