3-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid
Synonym(s):(±)-3-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid;(±)-3-Amino-4-methylvaleric acid
- CAS NO.：5699-54-7
- Empirical Formula: C6H13NO2
- Molecular Weight: 131.17
- MDL number: MFCD00800505
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-09-12 18:54:27
What is 3-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid?
Chemical properties
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Definition
ChEBI: Beta-leucine is a beta-amino acid that is pentanoic acid substituted at positions 3 and 4 by amino and methyl groups respectively. It has a role as a human metabolite.
Properties of 3-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid
| Melting point: | 206-209 °C |
| Boiling point: | 232.0±23.0 °C(Predicted) |
| Density | 1.1720 (estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.4630 (estimate) |
| storage temp. | under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2–8 °C |
| solubility | Soluble in DMSO |
| pka | 3.81±0.10(Predicted) |
| form | Solid |
| color | White to off-white |
| BRN | 1747371 |
Safety information for 3-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid
| Signal word | Danger |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P332+P313:IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P405:Store locked up. P403+P233:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. |
Computed Descriptors for 3-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid
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