L-Leucine

L-Leucine as a white shiny hexahedral crystals or white crystalline powder. L-Leucine slightly bitter taste. Sublimation at 145 ~ 148 ℃. Melting point 293 ~ 295 ℃ (decomposition). L-Leucine in the presence of hydrocarbons, inorganic acid in aqueous solution and stable performance. Per gram of L-Leucine dissolved in 40ml water and about 100ml acetic acid. Slightly soluble in ethanol, soluble in dilute hydrochloric acid and alkali hydroxide and carbonate solution. L-Leucine is not soluble in ether.

L-Leucine is an essential amino acid, the body can not synthesize, L-Leucine natural materials found in the spleen, heart, etc., and form of the protein present in a variety of plant and animal tissues, free of corruption out of L-Leucine can be decomposed . This means that the L-Leucine must be obtained through diet or supplements. Containing L-Leucine food including eggs, fish, chicken, lentils, almonds and cashews, and so on. L-Leucine used as nutritional supplements, food additives, generally L-Leucine used for bread, noodle products. E641 amino acid infusion and the preparation of comprehensive amino acid preparations, hypoglycemic agents, plant growth promoters. L-Leucine can be used as spices, improve food flavor.