The molecule is an L-leucine derivative that is the amide obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of L-leucine with the amino group of 4-methoxy-2-naphthylamine. It has a role as a chromogenic compound. It is an amino acid amide, a L-leucine derivative, an aromatic amide, a member of naphthalenes and an aromatic ether.
(2S)-2-amino-N-(4-methoxynaphthalen-2-yl)-4-methylpentanamide