L-Norleucine
Also known as: (S)-2-Aminohexanoic acid, (S)-2-Aminocaproic acid, L-2-Aminohexanoic acid, L-2-Aminocaproic acid, L-Aminohexanoic acid, Glycoleucine, H-Nle-OH, H-L-Nle-OH, MFCD00064423, EINECS 206-321-4
L-Norleucine (CAS 327-57-1) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C6H13NO2 and a molecular weight of 131.173 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 300ºC, a boiling point of 234.0±23.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 95.3±22.6 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H317 — May cause an allergic skin reaction. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 327-57-1
- Jingsj CID
- J-1076977-4
- Molecular Formula
- C6H13NO2
- Molecular Weight
- 131.173 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 300ºC |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 234.0±23.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 95.3±22.6 °C |
| Exact Mass | 131.094635 |
| PSA | 63.32000 |
| LogP | 0.92 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±1.0 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.465 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H317 — May cause an allergic skin reaction
Activity & Biological Data
| Target | Human Endogenous Metabolite |
|---|---|
| Additional Information | [1]. Schott KJ, et al. On the role of branched-chain amino acids in protein turnover of skeletal muscle. Studies in vivo with L-norleucine. Z Naturforsch C. 1985 May-Jun;40(5-6):427-37. [2]. He T, et al. The homeostasis-maintaining metabolites from bacterial stress response to bacteriophage infection suppress tumor metastasis. Oncogene. 2018 Jun 20. |
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2922499990 |
|---|---|
| Summary | HS:2922499990 other amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters; salts thereof VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of L-Norleucine?
The CAS number of L-Norleucine is 327-57-1.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of L-Norleucine?
L-Norleucine has molecular formula C6H13NO2 and molecular weight 131.173 g/mol.
Is L-Norleucine hazardous?
L-Norleucine has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H317 — May cause an allergic skin reaction.
What are the upstream and downstream products of L-Norleucine?
For L-Norleucine, Upstream Products: N-Acetyl-DL-norleucine, DL-Norleucine; Downstream Products: L-Norleucine methyl ester hydrochloride, N-Benzyloxycarbonyl-L-norleucine, Acetamide.
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How to cite: Jingsj. "L-Norleucine (CAS 327-57-1)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-1076977-4 (accessed 2026-11-09).
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