5-Methyl-L-norleucine

Name: 5-Methyl-L-norleucine
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-029646

About 5-Methyl-L-norleucine

Listed under CAS 31872-98-7, 5-Methyl-L-norleucine is an impurity of Leucine available from Vaqora Chemicals. The compound has the formula C7H15NO2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 145.2 g/mol. The IUPAC name is (2S)-2-amino-5-methylhexanoic acid. It is also known as homoleucine or L-2-Amino-5-methyl hexanoic acid.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

As a characterised impurity of Leucine, it is used for analytical method development, method validation (AMV) and routine quality-control testing, and it supports ANDA and DMF regulatory filings. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, 5-Methyl-L-norleucine is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Leucine

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	5-Methyl-L-norleucine
Catalogue No.	VQ-029646
CAS Number	31872-98-7
IUPAC name	(2S)-2-amino-5-methylhexanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₇H₁₅NO₂
Molecular weight	145.2 g/mol
Exact mass	145.1103
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	FMUMEWVNYMUECA-LURJTMIESA-N
SMILES	CC(C)CC[C@@H](C(=O)O)N
PubChem CID	94817

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-1.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 3
TPSA	63.3 Å²
Synonyms	homoleucine, L-2-Amino-5-methyl hexanoic acid, Norleucine, 5-methyl-, (S)-alpha-Methyl Benzenemethanamine (R)-Ethyl Methyl(phenylmethoxy)propanedioate, (2S)-2-amino-5-methyl-hexanoic acid, L-2-Amino-5-methyl-hexanoic Acid, 5-Methyl-L-norle

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 5-Methyl-L-norleucine?

The CAS Registry Number of 5-Methyl-L-norleucine is 31872-98-7. It is also known as homoleucine, L-2-Amino-5-methyl hexanoic acid, Norleucine, 5-methyl-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 5-Methyl-L-norleucine?

5-Methyl-L-norleucine has the molecular formula C7H15NO2 and a molecular weight of 145.2 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2S)-2-amino-5-methylhexanoic acid.

What is 5-Methyl-L-norleucine used for?

5-Methyl-L-norleucine 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 5-Methyl-L-norleucine can I order?

We supply 5-Methyl-L-norleucine in Reference Standard grade, 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 5-Methyl-L-norleucine?

Yes. Every lot of 5-Methyl-L-norleucine 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 5-Methyl-L-norleucine be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export 5-Methyl-L-norleucine worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.