N-Acetyl-DL-leucine

Name: N-Acetyl-DL-leucine
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-040191

About N-Acetyl-DL-leucine

N-Acetyl-DL-leucine is a bioactive small molecule carrying the CAS registry number 99-15-0. With the molecular formula C8H15NO3, it has a molar mass of 173.21 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 2-acetamido-4-methylpentanoic acid. Alternative names: Acetyl-DL-leucine and Acetylleucine.

Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for cell signalling research, pharmacological screening, target validation and protein and peptide research. It is used across academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies N-Acetyl-DL-leucine in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Cell signalling research
Pharmacological screening
Target validation
Protein & peptide research

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	N-Acetyl-DL-leucine
Catalogue No.	VQ-040191
CAS Number	99-15-0
IUPAC name	2-acetamido-4-methylpentanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₈H₁₅NO₃
Molecular weight	173.21 g/mol
Exact mass	173.1052
InChIKey	WXNXCEHXYPACJF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(C)CC(C(=O)O)NC(=O)C
PubChem CID	1995

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	0.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 3
TPSA	66.4 Å²
Synonyms	Acetyl-DL-leucine, Acetylleucine, Acetylleucine, dl-, Ac-DL-Leu-OH, (R,S)-N-Acetylleucin, Acetyl DL-leucine, L-Leucine, N-acetyl-, DL-Leucine, N-acetyl-, (s)-n-acetylleucine, (RS)-Ac-2-amino-4-methyl-pentanoic acid, 2-(acetylamino)-4-methylpentanoic acid

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, 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 N-Acetyl-DL-leucine?

The CAS Registry Number of N-Acetyl-DL-leucine is 99-15-0. It is also known as Acetyl-DL-leucine, Acetylleucine, Acetylleucine, dl-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of N-Acetyl-DL-leucine?

N-Acetyl-DL-leucine has the molecular formula C8H15NO3 and a molecular weight of 173.21 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-acetamido-4-methylpentanoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of N-Acetyl-DL-leucine can I order?

We supply N-Acetyl-DL-leucine, in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with N-Acetyl-DL-leucine?

Yes. Every lot of N-Acetyl-DL-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 N-Acetyl-DL-leucine be shipped internationally?

Yes. N-Acetyl-DL-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.