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.
MedKoo Cat#: 59649
Name: Leucic acid, L-
CAS#: 13748-90-8
Chemical Formula: C6H12O3
Exact Mass: 132.0786
Molecular Weight: 132.16
Elemental Analysis: C, 54.53; H, 9.15; O, 36.32
| Solvent | mg/mL | mM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solubility | |||
| Water | 100.0 | 756.66 |
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 132.16 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 1.15 mL | 5.76 mL | 11.51 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.23 mL | 1.15 mL | 2.3 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.12 mL | 0.58 mL | 1.15 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.02 mL | 0.12 mL | 0.23 mL |
