D-tert-Leucine

Name: D-tert-Leucine
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-035811

About D-tert-Leucine

Listed under CAS 26782-71-8, D-tert-Leucine is a process intermediate or related compound of Leucine available from Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C6H13NO2, it has a molar mass of 131.17 g/mol. The IUPAC name is (2R)-2-amino-3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid. Common synonyms include (R)-2-Amino-3,3-dimethylbutyric Acid and 3-methyl-d-valine.

It is supplied as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 3 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Process chemists and analysts use it when developing synthetic routes to Leucine, tracking process-related impurities and validating analytical methods. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, D-tert-Leucine is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development
Fine chemical synthesis

Industries

Related to Leucine

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	D-tert-Leucine
Catalogue No.	VQ-035811
CAS Number	26782-71-8
IUPAC name	(2R)-2-amino-3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₆H₁₃NO₂
Molecular weight	131.17 g/mol
Exact mass	131.0946
InChIKey	NPDBDJFLKKQMCM-BYPYZUCNSA-N
SMILES	CC(C)(C)[C@H](C(=O)O)N
PubChem CID	6950340

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-1.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 3
TPSA	63.3 Å²
Synonyms	(R)-2-Amino-3,3-dimethylbutyric Acid, 3-methyl-d-valine, D-Valine, 3-methyl-, (r)-tert-butylglycine, h-d-tle-oh, d-tert-butylglycine, (r)-2-amino-3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid, D-a-tert-Butyl-Gly-OH, D-t-Butylglycine, (r)-tert-leucine, (2R)-2-amino-3,3-dimethylbutyric acid, (2R)-2-amino-3,3-dimethyl-butanoic acid

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of D-tert-Leucine?

The CAS Registry Number of D-tert-Leucine is 26782-71-8. It is also known as (R)-2-Amino-3,3-dimethylbutyric Acid, 3-methyl-d-valine, D-Valine, 3-methyl-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of D-tert-Leucine?

D-tert-Leucine has the molecular formula C6H13NO2 and a molecular weight of 131.17 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2R)-2-amino-3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid.

What is D-tert-Leucine used for?

D-tert-Leucine is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Leucine. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of D-tert-Leucine can I order?

We supply D-tert-Leucine, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with D-tert-Leucine?

Yes. Every lot of D-tert-Leucine is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can D-tert-Leucine be shipped internationally?

Yes. D-tert-Leucine is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.