(±)-Leucine (CED0000558)

(±)-Leucine is an organic compound with the formula C6H13NO2 and an average molecular weight of 131.17 g/mol. (±)-Leucine belongs to the amino acids, peptides, and analogues, a subclass of carboxylic acids and derivatives within the organic compounds. This compound is found in or released from 30 recorded sources across several categories. Within the realm of electrical and electronic equipment, it is associated with antennas, adjustable resistors, auxiliary devices, electric switches, and conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials. In the category of food, food processing and cookware, it is linked to fermentation processes for beer, food preservation, and the preparation of malt, vinegar, wine, or sparkling wine, among four other sources. Additionally, it is found in household cleaning and consumer products, including bleaching agents, cigar cigarettes, non electric simulated smoking devices, other smoking requisites, and perfumes within detergents and soaps, as well as three further sources.