Norleucine
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IUPAC name
(2S)-2-aminohexanoic acid
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Other names
Caprine
Glycoleucine L-Norleucine 2-Aminocaproic acid | |
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3D model (JSmol)
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1721748 | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.009.512 |
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464584 | |
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MeSH | Norleucine |
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Properties | |
C6H13NO2 | |
Molar mass | 131.175 g·mol−1 |
Melting point | 301 °C (decomposes) [1] |
16 g/l at 23 °C [2] | |
Acidity (pKa) | 2.39 (carboxyl), 9.76 (amino)[3] |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Norleucine (abbreviated as Nle) is an isomer of leucine, the α-amino acid 2-amino-hexanoic acid. It is not found in natural proteins. Norleucine is used in experimental studies of protein structure and function. It is structurally similar to methionine, however it does not contain sulfur.
See also
- Leucines, description of the isomers of leucine