L-Leucin Chemische Eigenschaften,Einsatz,Produktion Methoden
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Beschreibung
Small, white, lustrous plates, or a white, crystalline powder, with
a slightly bitter taste. One g dissolves in about 40 mL of water
and in about 100 mL of acetic acid. It is sparingly soluble in
alcohol, but is soluble in dilute hydrochloric acid and in solutions
of alkali hydroxides and carbonates. ι-Leucine may be synthesized by bromination, followed by amination of isocaproic acid; via the
acetamidomalonic ester; by isolation from gluten, casein, keratin;
from hydantoin.
Chemische Eigenschaften
L-Leucine is odorless and has a slightly bitter taste. L-Leucine is a branched-chain, essential amino acid that stimulates
muscle protein synthesis.
Occurrence
Reported found as a constituent in proteins; also present in the free state in the human body
Verwenden
L-Leucine plays a vital role in hemoglobin formation, protein synthesis and metabolic functions. It assists the growth and repair of muscle and bone tissue. It is used in the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - Lou Gehrig's disease. It prevents the breakdown of muscle proteins after trauma or severe stress and may be beneficial for individuals with phenylketonuria. It is also used as a food additive and flavor enhancer. Further, it is used to preserve muscle glycogen.
synthetische
By bromination followed by amination of isocaproic acid; via the acetamidomalonic ester; by isolation from gluten,
casein, keratin; from hydantoin.
Vorbereitung Methode
Leucine is produced microbially by incubating an amino-acidproducing
microorganism including but not exclusive to Pseudomonas,
Escherichia, Bacillus, or Staphylococcus in the presence of
oxygen and a hydrocarbon. The nutrient medium should contain an
inhibitory amount of a growth inhibitor that is a chemically similar
derivative of leucine (e.g. methylallylglycine, a-hydrozinoisocaproic
acid, or b-cyclopentanealanine) to inhibit the growth of the
organism except for at least one mutant that is resistant to the
inhibitory effect. The resistant mutant is then isolated and grown in
the presence of oxygen and the hydrocarbon in the absence of the
inhibitor. The mutant cells are then harvested and a nutrient
medium is formed that includes a hydrocarbon as the sole source of
carbon. Finally, the harvested cells are incubated in the medium in
the presence of oxygen.
Definition
ChEBI: The L-enantiomer of leucine.
Pharmazeutische Anwendungen
Leucine is used in pharmaceutical formulations as a flavoring
agent. It has been used experimentally as an antiadherent to
improve the deagglomeration of disodium cromoglycate micro-particles and other compounds in inhalation preparations; and as
a tablet lubricant. Leucine copolymers have been shown to
successfully produce stable drug nanocrystals in water.
Sicherheit(Safety)
Leucine is an essential amino acid and is consumed as part of a
normal diet. It is generally regarded as a nontoxic and nonirritant
material. It is moderately toxic by the subcutaneous route.
LD50 (rat, IP): 5.379 g/kg
Lager
Leucine is sensitive to light and moisture, and should be stored in an
airtight container in a cool, dark, dry place.
l?uterung methode
Likely impurities are isoleucine, valine, and methionine. Crystallise L-leucine from water by adding 4 volumes of EtOH. It sublimes at 180-188o/0.3mm with 99.1% recovery, and unracemised [Gross & Gradsky J Am Chem Soc 77 1678 1955]. [Greenstein & Winitz The Chemistry of the Amino Acids J. Wiley, Vol 3 p 2075-2094 1961, Kameda et al. J Pharm Soc Jpn 78 763 1958, Beilstein 4 IV 2738.]
Inkompatibilit?ten
Leucine is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Regulatory Status
Included in the FDA Inactive Ingredients Database (IV infusion; oral
tablets). Included in nonparenteral medicines licensed in the UK.
L-Leucin Upstream-Materialien And Downstream Produkte
Upstream-Materialien
Downstream Produkte
