D-Leucinol

Synonym(s):(R)-2-Amino-4-methyl-1-pentanol;D-Leucinol

CAS NO.：53448-09-2
Empirical Formula: C6H15NO
Molecular Weight: 117.19
MDL number: MFCD00004734
EINECS: 681-016-0
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-28 02:12:57

What is D-Leucinol?

Chemical properties

clear pale yellow viscous liquid

The Uses of D-Leucinol

Potent antiproliferative agent, exhibits growth inhibition and induction in melanoma cells. Efficient organocatalysts for the cross-aldol reaction of isatin and its derivatives.

The Uses of D-Leucinol

Potent antiproliferative agent, exhibits growth inhibition and induction in melanoma cells. Efficient organocatalysts for the cross-aldol reaction of isatin and its derivatives.

Properties of D-Leucinol

Boiling point:	198-200 °C768 mm Hg(lit.)
alpha	-4 º (c=9, ethanol)
Density	0.917 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.450
Flash point:	195 °F
storage temp.	Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,2-8°C
form	clear liquid
pka	12.88±0.10(Predicted)
Specific Gravity	0.907
color	Colorless to Light yellow to Light orange
optical activity	[α]20/D 4°, c = 9 in ethanol
Sensitive	Air Sensitive
BRN	1719241
CAS DataBase Reference	53448-09-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	(R)-(-)-Leucinol(53448-09-2)

Safety information for D-Leucinol

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H227:Flammable liquids H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.