L-Leucinol, 96%

Name: L-Leucinol, 96%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-000873

About L-Leucinol, 96%

Vaqora Chemicals supplies L-Leucinol (Biochemistry grade), a synthetic reagent registered under CAS number 7533-40-6, specified at 96% purity. Its molecular formula is C6H15NO and its molecular weight is 117.19 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (2S)-2-amino-4-methylpentan-1-ol. Alternative names: (S)-2-Amino-4-methyl-1-pentanol and Leucinol.

The product is provided as a solid. Literature values give a boiling point of 198-200 °C and a density of 0.917 g/mL at 25 °C. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis, reaction development, medicinal chemistry and enzyme inhibition studies. Typical end-use sectors are academic and industrial research.

Available in 1 g, 5 g, 25 g and 1 kg packs, L-Leucinol is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Reaction development
Medicinal chemistry
Enzyme inhibition studies

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	L-Leucinol, 96%
Catalogue No.	VQ-000873
CAS Number	7533-40-6
IUPAC name	(2S)-2-amino-4-methylpentan-1-ol
Molecular formula	C₆H₁₅NO
Molecular weight	117.19 g/mol
Exact mass	117.1154
Grade	Biochemistry
Purity / assay	96%
HSN code	29221990
InChIKey	VPSSPAXIFBTOHY-LURJTMIESA-N
SMILES	CC(C)C[C@@H](CO)N
PubChem CID	111307

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
Appearance	Solid
Boiling point	198-200 °C
Density	0.917 g/mL at 25 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	0.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 2
TPSA	46.3 Å²
Synonyms	(S)-2-Amino-4-methyl-1-pentanol, Leucinol, (S)-2-Amino-4-methylpentan-1-ol, (S)-(+)-Leucinol, H-Leucinol, L-(+)-Leucinol, (S)-leucinol, L(+)-Leucinol, (2S)-2-amino-4-methyl-1-pentanol, (+)-Leucinol, 1-Pentanol, 2-amino-4-methyl-, (S)-, (L)-leucinol

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 L-Leucinol, 96%?

The CAS Registry Number of L-Leucinol, 96% is 7533-40-6. It is also known as (S)-2-Amino-4-methyl-1-pentanol, Leucinol, (S)-2-Amino-4-methylpentan-1-ol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of L-Leucinol, 96%?

L-Leucinol, 96% has the molecular formula C6H15NO and a molecular weight of 117.19 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2S)-2-amino-4-methylpentan-1-ol.

Which grade and pack sizes of L-Leucinol, 96% can I order?

We supply L-Leucinol, 96% in Biochemistry (96%) grade, in 1 g, 5 g, 25 g, 1 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with L-Leucinol, 96%?

Yes. Every lot of L-Leucinol, 96% 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-Leucinol, 96% be shipped internationally?

Yes. L-Leucinol, 96% 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.