[Leu5]-enkephalin

• CAS: 58822-25-6
• Catalog Number: ACM58822256
• Category: Main Products
• Molecular Weight: 555.62
• Molecular Formula: C₂₈H₃₇N₅O₇
• Synonyms: L-TYR-GLY-GLY-PHE-LEU;LEUCINE-ENKEPHALIN (HUMAN, PORCINE, BOVINE, RAT, MOUSE);LEUCINE-ENKEPHALIN (HUMAN, PORCINE, BOVINE, RAT, MOUSE) H₂O;LEUCINE-ENKEPHALIN;LEU-ENKEPHALIN;[LEU5]-ENKEPHALIN;ENKEPHALIN, LEU5-, HUMAN;ENKEPHALIN L
• IUPAC Name: [LEU5]-ENKEPHALIN
• Boiling Point: 998.8ºC at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 557.8ºC
• Density: 1.274 g/cm³
• Appearance: solid
• Exact Mass: 555.26900
• Safety Description: 22-24/25
• WGK Germany: 3

Custom Q&A

What is the molecular formula of [Leu5]-enkephalin?

The molecular formula of [Leu5]-enkephalin is C28H37N5O7.

What are the synonyms of [Leu5]-enkephalin?

The synonyms of [Leu5]-enkephalin include Leu-enkephalin, leucine enkephalin, and Enkephalin.

What is the molecular weight of [Leu5]-enkephalin?

The molecular weight of [Leu5]-enkephalin is 555.6 g/mol.

How is [Leu5]-enkephalin produced in vertebrate species?

[Leu5]-enkephalin is produced in vertebrate species through the decomposition of proenkephalin or dynorphin.

What properties does [Leu5]-enkephalin exhibit?

[Leu5]-enkephalin exhibits antinociceptive properties and acts as a delta-opioid receptor agonist, a mu-opioid receptor agonist, a neurotransmitter, an analgesic, a human metabolite, and a rat metabolite.

What is the role of [Leu5]-enkephalin?

The role of [Leu5]-enkephalin is as an endogenous opioid peptide with morphine-like activity.

How does [Leu5]-enkephalin differ from Met-enkephalin?

[Leu5]-enkephalin differs from Met-enkephalin in the leucine residue at position 5.

What is the first four amino acid sequence of [Leu5]-enkephalin identical to?

The first four amino acid sequence of [Leu5]-enkephalin is identical to the tetrapeptide sequence at the N-terminal of beta-endorphin.

What is the IUPAC name of [Leu5]-enkephalin?

The IUPAC name of [Leu5]-enkephalin is (2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-[[2-[[2-[[(2S)-2-amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoyl]amino]acetyl]amino]acetyl]amino]-3-phenylpropanoyl]amino]-4-methylpentanoic acid.

What is the CAS number of [Leu5]-enkephalin?

The CAS number of [Leu5]-enkephalin is 58822-25-6.