L-Leucic acid

• Catalog Number: orb692139
• Category: Small Molecules
• Description: Leucic acid, L- is a metabolite of the branched-chain amino acid leucine. It is commonly sold as a purported muscle building supplement. It also has fungicidal properties. HICA was shown to increase protein synthesis and muscle mass in rats who were recovering from a period of induced atrophy.
• CAS Number: [13748-90-8]
• MW: 132.15
• SMILES: CC(C)C[C@H](O)C(O)=O
• Formula: C₆H₁₂O₃
• Note: For research use only
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.