D-tert-leucine（CAS# 26782-71-8)
| Hazard Symbols | Xi – Irritant |
| Risk Codes | 36/37/38 – Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
| Safety Description | S22 – Do not breathe dust. S24/25 – Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S36 – Wear suitable protective clothing. S26 – In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| HS Code | 29224995 |
Introduction
D-tert-leucine(D-tert-leucine) is an organic compound with the chemical formula C7H15NO2 and a molecular weight of 145.20g/mol. It is a chiral molecule, there are two stereoisomers, D-tert-leucine is one of them. The nature of the D-tert-leucine is as follows:
1. Appearance: The D-tert-leucine is colorless crystal or white crystalline powder.
2. Solubility: it can be slightly soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol and Ether solvents.
3. Melting point: The melting point of the D-tert-leucine is about 141-144°C.
D-tert-leucine are mainly used for Chiral synthesis in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical manufacturing. It has important applications in Enantioselective Catalytic Reactions and drug research. Specific uses are as follows:
1. Chiral synthesis: D-tert-leucine can be used as chiral catalysts or Chiral reagents for the synthesis of chiral compounds.
2. Drug manufacturing: D-tert-leucine is widely used in drug research and drug synthesis, for the synthesis of chiral drug molecules.
The method of preparing D-tert-leucine is mainly through chemical synthesis or fermentation. The chemical synthesis method is generally a series reaction of synthetic raw materials to obtain the target product. Fermentation is the use of microorganisms (such as Escherichia coli) to metabolize specific substrates to produce D-tert-leucine.
Regarding safety information, the toxicity of D-tert-leucine is low, and it is generally believed that there is no obvious harm to the human body. However, you should still pay attention to personal protection during operation, avoid direct contact with skin and eyes, and maintain good ventilation conditions. Follow safe operating procedures during use, and take appropriate protective measures based on the quantity and concentration used. In case of accidental contact or ingestion, please seek medical attention in time and take the corresponding safety information to the hospital.
