CAS No.: 20859-02-3 Formula: C6H13NO2
Weight: 131.17
Synonyms: LEU; LEUCINE; H-Tle-OH; NSC203785; LEUCINE, L-; 3-methylvaline; L-tert-Leucine; (S)-(+)-LEUCINE; D-t-Butylglycine; L-valine,3-methyl; 3-Methyl-l-valine; RARECHEM AB PP 3754; L-A-AMINOISOCAPROIC ACID; L-2-AMINO-4-METHYLVALERIC ACID; L-A-AMINO-G-METHYL VALERIC ACID; 2-amino-3,3-dimethyl-butanoic acid; L-2-Amino-3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid;
L-tert-leucine can be used as a catalyst for the enantioselective oxidative coupling and cyclization of hydroquinones to oxa[9]helicenes. Used as nutritional fortifiers, animal feed additives, and synthetic drugs.