L-Leucine CAS 61-90-5 Branched Chain Amino Acid for Muscle Recovery Sports Nutrition
L-Leucine CAS 61-90-5 is one of the most important essential branched-chain amino acids in human nutrition. It plays a central role in regulating protein synthesis, supporting muscle metabolism, and maintaining nitrogen balance in the body. As a high purity amino acid raw material, it is widely used in dietary supplements, sports nutrition products, and functional food formulations.
L-Leucine is characterized by strong metabolic activity and excellent nutritional functionality. It is a key amino acid involved in muscle protein synthesis pathways and is widely recognized in nutritional science for its role in supporting physical performance and recovery.
- Essential branched-chain amino acid
- Key role in protein synthesis regulation
- Supports muscle metabolism and recovery
- High purity nutritional grade material
- Stable under standard processing conditions
- Suitable for amino acid blending systems
- Good solubility in aqueous formulation
- Widely used in food and supplement industry
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | L-Leucine |
| CAS Number | 61-90-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H13NO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 131.17 |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Purity | ≥ 98.0% |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water |
| Melting Point | 293–295°C (decomposition) |
| Grade | Food grade |
L-Leucine is widely applied in nutritional and functional formulation systems:
- Sports nutrition products
- Protein supplement formulations
- Amino acid nutritional blends
- Functional food development
- Dietary support formulations
- Enhances amino acid profile balance
- Supports muscle protein synthesis pathways
- Improves nutritional value of products
- Works well in multi amino acid systems
- Suitable for advanced nutrition development
Store in a sealed container in a cool, dry, and ventilated environment. Avoid exposure to moisture, heat, and direct sunlight to ensure product stability and quality retention.
Standard packaging: 25kg fiber drum or customized packaging according to customer requirements.
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