14486-16-9

14486-16-9 structure

Name: Met-Leu
Chemical Name: 2-[(2-amino-4-methylsulfanylbutanoyl)amino]-4-methylpentanoic acid
CAS Number: 14486-16-9
Molecular Formula: C₁₁H₂₂N₂O₃S
Molecular Weight: 262.36900
Catalog: Research Areas Others
Create Date: 2018-12-01 14:31:01
Modify Date: 2026-06-30 13:40:35
(S)-2-((S)-2-Amino-4-(methylthio)butanamido)-4-methylpentanoic acid is a leucine derivative[1].

Name	2-[(2-amino-4-methylsulfanylbutanoyl)amino]-4-methylpentanoic acid
Synonyms	H-MET-LEU-OH L-Met-L-Leu L-METHIONYL-L-LEUCINE L-MET-LEU MET-LEU MET-LEU CRYSTALLINE L-Leucine, L-Methionyl (S)-2-((S)-2-Amino-4-(methylthio)butanamido)-4-methylpentanoic acid Protein (human clone US2003/0049618-SEQID-546 secreted protein sequence homolog)

Description	(S)-2-((S)-2-Amino-4-(methylthio)butanamido)-4-methylpentanoic acid is a leucine derivative[1].
Related Catalog	Research Areas >> Others Signaling Pathways >> Others >> Others
In Vitro	Amino acids and amino acid derivatives have been commercially used as ergogenic supplements. They influence the secretion of anabolic hormones, supply of fuel during exercise, mental performance during stress related tasks and prevent exercise induced muscle damage. They are recognized to be beneficial as ergogenic dietary substances[1].
References	[1]. Luckose F, et al. Effects of amino acid derivatives on physical, mental, and physiological activities. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2015;55(13):1793-1144.

RIDADR	NONH for all modes of transport
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