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Leucine
Shiny flakes or a white or almost white, practically odourless
'crystalline powder. Sparingly soluble in water; practically
insoluble in alcohol and in ether. It dissolves in dilute solu-
tions of mineral acids and of alkali hydroxides. A 1% solution
in water has a pH of 5.5 to 7.0. Protect from light.
Leucinc is a branched-chain amino acid which is an essential
constituent of the diet. It is used as. a dietary supplement. It
is also an ingredient of several preparations that have been pro-
moted for disorders of the liver.
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