L-leucyl-hydroxylamine

L-leucyl-hydroxylamine is a synthetic small molecule and a derivative of the amino acid leucine, classified as an organic compound in the leucine and derivatives group. Its chemical formula is C6H14N2O2, with a molecular weight of approximately 146.19 g/mol[1][5][8]. It is also known as N-hydroxy-L-leucinamide or leucine hydroxamate. The compound has been studied primarily for its enzyme inhibitory properties, particularly its ability to inhibit specific enzymes and influence various metabolic pathways[2]. However, it remains an experimental molecule with no established clinical use or approved therapeutic indications.

Other names

N-hydroxy-L-leucinamide(2S)-2-amino-N-hydroxy-4-methylpentanamide(S)-leucinehydroxamic acidL-leucine hydroxamateleucine hydroxamate