Basic information
- Name:
L-tert-Leucine
- CAS No.:
20859-02-3
- Molecular Structure:

- Formula:
- C6H13NO2
- Molecular Weight:
- 131.17
- Synonyms:
- H-Tle-OH;L-tert-Leu-OH;L-tert·Leucine;L-Valine, 3-methyl-;L-tert Leucine;L-tert-Leucine(L-2-Amino-3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid);(s)-2-amino-3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid;
- EINECS:
- 200-522-0
- Density:
- 1.038 g/cm3
- Melting Point:
- 300 °C
- Boiling Point:
- 217.7 °C at 760 mmHg
- Flash Point:
- 85.5 °C
- Solubility:
- 125.5 g/L (20 °C) in water
- Appearance:
- white to almost white powder
- Hazard Symbols:
Xi- Safety Description:
- 22-24/25 Details
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Chemistry
Molecule structure of L-tert-Leucine (CAS NO.20859-02-3):

IUPAC Name: 2-Amino-3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid
Molecular Weight: 131.17292 g/mol
Molecular Formula: C6H13NO2
Density: 1.038 g/cm3
Melting Point: 300 °C
Boiling Point: 217.7 °C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point: 85.5 °C
Index of Refraction: 1.464
Molar Refractivity: 34.87 cm3
Molar Volume: 126.3 cm3
Surface Tension: 38.2 dyne/cm
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 50.03 kJ/mol
Vapour Pressure: 0.0499 mmHg at 25 °C
Storage Temp.: store at RT.
Water Solubility: 125.5 g/L (20 °C)
XLogP3: -1.8
H-Bond Donor: 2
H-Bond Acceptor: 3
Rotatable Bond Count: 2
Exact Mass: 131.094629
MonoIsotopic Mass: 131.094629
Topological Polar Surface Area: 63.3
Heavy Atom Count: 9
Canonical SMILES: CC(C)(C)C(C(=O)O)N
InChI: InChI=1S/C6H13NO2/c1-6(2,3)4(7)5(8)9/h4H,7H2,1-3H3,(H,8,9)
InChIKey: NPDBDJFLKKQMCM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
EINECS: 200-522-0
Product Categories: Amino acids, non natural; Chiral Compounds; API intermediates; PROTECTED AMINO ACID & PEPTIDES; Amino Acids; Leucine [Leu, L]; API; Peptide
Uses
L-tert-Leucine (CAS NO.20859-02-3) is used as nutrient supplement and animal feed additives. It is also used for drug synthetic.
Safety Profile
Hazard Codes:
Xi
Safety Statements: 22-24/25
S22:Do not breathe dust.
S24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
WGK Germany: 3
RTECS: OH2850000
Hazard Note: Irritant
Specification
L-tert-Leucine (CAS NO.20859-02-3) is also named as (2S)-2-Amino-3,3-Dimethylbutanoic Acid ; (S)-2-Amino-3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid ; (S)-2-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid ; 3-Methyl-L-valin ; 3-Methyl-L-valine . L-tert-Leucine (CAS NO.20859-02-3) is white to almost white powder.

