DL-LEUCIC ACID
Synonym(s):DL -leucic acid;2-Hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid
- CAS NO.：498-36-2
- Empirical Formula: C6H12O3
- Molecular Weight: 132.16
- MDL number: MFCD00004246
- EINECS: 207-860-8
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-05-28 00:27:55
What is DL-LEUCIC ACID?
The Uses of DL-LEUCIC ACID
2-Hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid is used as nutrients, stabilizers, surfactants and emulsifiers.
Definition
ChEBI: A valeric acid derivative having a hydroxy substituent at the 2-position and a methyl substituent at the 4-position; an alpha-hydroxy analogue of leucine. A bacterial metabolite, it has also been isolated from amniotic fluid, was found in patient with dihydrolipoyl dehydrogenase deficiency and is present in the urine of patients with short bowel syndrome.
Properties of DL-LEUCIC ACID
| Melting point: | 78-80 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 251.3±13.0 °C(Predicted) |
| Density | 1.097±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| solubility | DMF: 12 mg/ml; DMSO: 11 mg/ml; Ethanol: Slightly soluble; PBS (pH 7.2): 5 mg/ml |
| pka | 3.86±0.21(Predicted) |
| form | powder to crystal |
| color | White to Almost white |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in water. (82 g/L) at 25°C. |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 498-36-2 |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 2-Hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid (498-36-2) |
Safety information for DL-LEUCIC ACID
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. |
Computed Descriptors for DL-LEUCIC ACID
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