(2S,3R)-(+)-2-Amino-3-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid

CAS NO.：10148-71-7
Empirical Formula: C6H13NO3
Molecular Weight: 147.17
MDL number: MFCD00142983
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-28 05:29:32

What is (2S,3R)-(+)-2-Amino-3-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid?

Chemical properties

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The Uses of (2S,3R)-(+)-2-Amino-3-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid

(2S,3R)-β-Hydroxyleucine is a nonprotein amino acid. (2S,3R)-β-Hydroxyleucineis an inhibitor of serine protease. In particular, (2S,3R)-β-Hydroxyleucine was effective in inhibiting trypsin and protein ase K of the serine proteases group. (2S,3R)-β-Hydroxyleucine is able to inhibit the growth of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria and yeasts unlike its (2R,3S)-isomer.

What are the applications of Application

threo-3-Hydroxy-L-leucine is a nonprotein amino acid

Properties of (2S,3R)-(+)-2-Amino-3-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid

Melting point:	225-227 °C
Boiling point:	267.28°C (rough estimate)
alpha	18.5 º (c=1, 6N HCl 25 ºC)
Density	1.2006 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.4240 (estimate)
storage temp.	Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature
pka	2.40±0.25(Predicted)

Safety information for (2S,3R)-(+)-2-Amino-3-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.