Leucine enkephalin
TL;DR: Leucine enkephalin (CAS 58822-25-6) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C28H37N5O7 and molecular weight 555.2693 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2-[[2-[[2-[[2-[[2-amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoyl]amino]acetyl]amino]acetyl]amino]-3-phenylpropanoyl]amino]-4-methylpentanoic acid
Also Known As: leucine enkephalin, Leu-enkephalin, Tyr-Gly-Gly-Phe-Leu, [Leu]enkephalin, [Leu5]-Enkephalin
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C28H37N5O7 |
| Molecular Weight | 555.2693 g/mol |
| XLogP | -2.3 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 200.0 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 7 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 8 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 15 |
| Exact Mass | 555.2693 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 40 |
| Complexity | 854.0 |
| SMILES | CC(C)CC(C(=O)O)NC(=O)C(CC1=CC=CC=C1)NC(=O)CNC(=O)CNC(=O)C(CC2=CC=C(C=C2)O)N |
| InChIKey | URLZCHNOLZSCCA-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Leucine enkephalin is used in biotechnology workflows and life-science research, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
A biotechnology compound supplied by CoreyChem, Leucine enkephalin (CAS 58822-25-6) has the molecular formula C28H37N5O7 and a molecular weight of 555.27 g/mol. Synonyms include leucine enkephalin and Leu-enkephalin.
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Chemical Property Profile of Leucine enkephalin
Property Insights of Leucine enkephalin
The XLogP value of -2.3 indicates that Leucine enkephalin is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. The TPSA of 200.0 Ų indicates high polarity, suggesting Leucine enkephalin may have limited membrane permeability but good aqueous solubility. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Leucine enkephalin has 7 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 8 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), which may warrant consideration for formulation optimization.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Leucine enkephalin?
The CAS number of Leucine enkephalin is 58822-25-6.
What is the molecular formula of Leucine enkephalin?
The molecular formula of Leucine enkephalin is C28H37N5O7.
What is the molecular weight of Leucine enkephalin?
The molecular weight of Leucine enkephalin is 555.2693 g/mol.
What are the applications of Leucine enkephalin?
Leucine enkephalin is used in biotechnology workflows and life-science research, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and...
Where can I buy Leucine enkephalin?
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