L-Norleucine

Name: L-Norleucine
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-038900

About L-Norleucine

L-Norleucine (CAS 327-57-1) is an impurity of Leucine offered by Vaqora Chemicals. Formula C6H13NO2, molecular weight 131.17 g/mol. Systematically, it is named (2S)-2-aminohexanoic acid. It is also known as (S)-2-Aminohexanoic acid or Caprine.

The product is provided as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 1 hazard statement. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Pharmaceutical QC and development laboratories use this impurity standard of Leucine to develop and validate HPLC methods, to set specification limits and to document impurity profiles in ANDA and DMF submissions. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer L-Norleucine in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

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

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	L-Norleucine
Catalogue No.	VQ-038900
CAS Number	327-57-1
IUPAC name	(2S)-2-aminohexanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₆H₁₃NO₂
Molecular weight	131.17 g/mol
Exact mass	131.0946
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	LRQKBLKVPFOOQJ-YFKPBYRVSA-N
SMILES	CCCC[C@@H](C(=O)O)N
PubChem CID	21236

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-1.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 3
TPSA	63.3 Å²
Synonyms	(S)-2-Aminohexanoic acid, Caprine, Glycoleucine, L-2-Aminohexanoic acid, 2-Aminocaproic acid, Hexanoic acid, 2-amino-, (S)-, L-Aminohexanoate, alpha-Aminocaproic acid, L-Aminohexanoic acid, Norleucine, L, L-Isomer Norleucine

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction

Precautionary statements: P261, P272, P280, P302 + P352, P321, P333 + P317, P362 + P364, 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 L-Norleucine?

The CAS Registry Number of L-Norleucine is 327-57-1. It is also known as (S)-2-Aminohexanoic acid, Caprine, Glycoleucine.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of L-Norleucine?

L-Norleucine has the molecular formula C6H13NO2 and a molecular weight of 131.17 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2S)-2-aminohexanoic acid.

What is L-Norleucine used for?

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 L-Norleucine can I order?

We supply 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 L-Norleucine?

Yes. Every lot of 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 L-Norleucine be shipped internationally?

Yes. L-Norleucine 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.