Chemical Structures Starting with the Letter L

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Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D.
Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D.
Chemistry Expert
  • Ph.D., Biomedical Sciences, University of Tennessee at Knoxville
  • B.A., Physics and Mathematics, Hastings College
Dr. Helmenstine holds a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences and is a science writer, educator, and consultant. She has taught science courses at the high school, college, and graduate levels.
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Updated on November 05, 2019
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Lanostane Chemical Structure

This is the chemical structure of lanostane. Todd Helmenstine

Browse structures of molecules and ions that have names beginning with the letter L.

The molecular formula for lanostane is C30H54.

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Leucine

This is the chemical structure of leucine.
This is the chemical structure of leucine. Todd Helmenstine
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Leucyl Radical Chemical Structure

This is the chemical structure of the amino acid radical leucyl. Todd Helmenstine

The molecular formula for the amino acid radical leucyl is C6H12NO.

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Lidocaine Chemical Structure

This is the chemical structure of lidocaine.
This is the chemical structure of lidocaine. Todd Helmenstine

The molecular formula for lidocaine is C14H22N2O.

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Lipids

Examples of common lipids.
Examples of common lipids. Eoin Fahy
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Lycopene Chemical Structure

This is the chemical structure of lycopene.
This is the chemical structure of lycopene. Todd Helmenstine

This is the chemical structure of lycopene.

Molecular Formula: C40H56

Molecular Mass: 536.87 Daltons

Systematic Name: ψ,ψ-Carotene

Other Names: (6E,8E,10E,12E,14E,16E,18E,20E,22E,24E,26E)-2,6,10,14,19,23,27,31-Octamethyl-2,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24,26,30-dotriacontatridecaen
(all-trans)-Lycopene
y,y-Carotene
Natural yellow 27

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Lycopodane Chemical Structure

This is the chemical structure of lycopodane. Todd Helmenstine

The molecular formula for lycopodane is C15H25N.

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Lycorenan Chemical Structure

This is the chemical structure of lycorenan. Todd Helmenstine

The molecular formula for lycorenan is C15H17NO.

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Lysine

This is the chemical structure of lysine.
This is the chemical structure of lysine. Todd Helmenstine
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Lysyl Chemical Structure

This is the chemical structure of the amino acid radical lysyl. Todd Helmenstine

The molecular formula for the amino acid radical lysyl is C6H13N2O.

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Lythran Chemical Structure

This is the chemical structure of lythran. Todd Helmenstine

The molecular formula for lythran is C24H27NO.

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Lythancine Chemical Structure

This is the chemical structure of lythrancine. Todd Helmenstine
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Lythranidine Chemical Structure

This is the chemical structure of lythranidine. Todd Helmenstine

The molecular formula for lythranidine is C26H35NO4.

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l-alanyl

l-alanyl chemical structure. Todd Helmenstine
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l-alpha-aspartyl

l-alpha-aspartyl chemical structure. Todd Helmenstine
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l-alpha-glutamyl

l-alpha-glutamyl chemical structure. Todd Helmenstine
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l-aminobutanoyl

l-aminobutanoyl chemical structure. Todd Helmenstine
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l-arginyl

l-arginyl chemical structure. Todd Helmenstine
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l-asparaginyl

l-asparaginyl chemical structure. Todd Helmenstine
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l-cysteinyl

l-cysteinyl chemical structure. Todd Helmenstine
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l-glutaminyl

l-glutaminyl chemical structure. Todd Helmenstine
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l-glycyl

l-glycyl chemical structure. Todd Helmenstine
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l-histidyl

l-histidyl chemical structure. Todd Helmenstine
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l-homocysteinyl

l-homocysteinyl chemical structure. Todd Helmenstine
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l-isoleucyl

l-isoleucyl chemical structure. Todd Helmenstine
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l-leucyl

l-leucyl chemical structure. Todd Helmenstine
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l-lysyl

l-lysyl chemical structure. Todd Helmenstine
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l-methionyl

l-methionyl chemical structure. Todd Helmenstine
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l-norleucyl

l-norleucyl chemical structure. Todd Helmenstine
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l-norvalyl

l-norvalyl chemical structure. Todd Helmenstine
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l-orithyl

l-orithyl chemical structure. Todd Helmenstine
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l-phenylalanyl

l-phenylalanyl chemical structure. Todd Helmenstine
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l-prolyl

l-prolyl chemical structure. Todd Helmenstine
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l-seryl

l-seryl chemical structure. Todd Helmenstine
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l-threonyl

l-threonyl chemical structure. Todd Helmenstine
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l-tryptophyl

l-tryptophyl chemical structure. Todd Helmenstine
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l-tyrosyl

l-tyrosyl chemical structure. Todd Helmenstine
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l-valyl

l-valyl chemical structure. Todd Helmenstine
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LSD

This is a rotating molecular structure of LSD or lysergic acid diethylamide. Microswitch, wikipedia.org
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lysergic acid diethylamide

Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) or acid is a psychedelic drug.
Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) or acid is a psychedelic drug. Ben Mills

The chemical formula of LSD is C20H25N3O.

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Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Lipitor (Atorvastatin)is a drug that is used to lower blood cholesterol levels.
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)is a drug that is used to lower blood cholesterol levels. Atorvastatin is also sold under the brand names Lipidra, Aztor, Torvatin, Sortis, Torvast, Torvacard, Totalip, Tulip, Xarator, Atorpic, Liprimar, Atorlip, Avas, and Storvas. Roadnottaken, wikipedia.org

The molecular formula for Lipitor is C33H35FN2O5.

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Lewisite

Lewisite is a chemical weapon that acts as a lung irritant and blistering agent.
Lewisite or 2-chloroethenyldichloroarsine is a chemical weapon that acts as a lung irritant and blistering agent. JaGa, wikipedia.org

The molecular formula for lewisite is C2H2AsCl3.

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Lindane

Lindane is an organic insecticide.
Lindane is an organic insecticide. Lindane is also known as gamma-hexachlorocyclohexane, benzene hexachloride (BHC), gammaxene, and Gammallin. Edgar181, Wikipedia Commons

The molecular formula for lindane is C6H6Cl6.

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Limonene

Limonene is a cyclic terpene, a type of hydrocarbon.
Limonene is a cyclic terpene, a type of hydrocarbon. D-limonene smells strongly of oranges, while L-limonene smells like a cross between pine and turpentine. Ben Mills

The molecular formula for limonene is C10H16.

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Lactose Chemical Structure

This is the chemical structure of lactose, a disaccharide found in milk.
This is the chemical structure of lactose, a disaccharide found in milk. Calvero, Creative Commons License

The molecular formula of lactose is C12H22O11.

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Lactic Acid Chemical Structure

This is the chemical structure of lactic acid.
This is the chemical structure of lactic acid. Todd Helmenstine

The molecular formula for lactic acid is C3H6O3.

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Lauric Acid Chemical Structure

This is the chemical structure of lauric acid.
This is the chemical structure of lauric acid. Edgar181/PD

The molecular formula for lauric acid is C12H24O2.

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Lauryl Alcohol - Dodecanol Chemical Structure

This is the chemical structure of Lauryl alcohol, also known as dodecanol.
This is the chemical structure of Lauryl alcohol, also known as dodecanol. Todd Helmenstine

The molecular formula for lauryl alcohol is C12H26O.

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Lithium Diisopropylamide - LDA - Chemical Structure

This is the chemical structure of lithium diisopropylamide or LDA.
This is the chemical structure of lithium diisopropylamide or LDA. Edgar181/PD

The molecular formula for lithium diisopropylamide is C6H14LiN. This strong base is usually known as LDA.

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Leucine Chemical Structure

This is the chemical structure of leucine.
Amino Acid This is the chemical structure of leucine. Todd Helmenstine

The molecular formula for leucine (Leu) is C6H13NO2.

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D-leucine Chemical Structure

This is the chemical structure of D-leucine.
This is the chemical structure of D-leucine. Todd Helmenstine

The molecular formula for D-leucine (D-Leu) is C6H13NO2.

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L-leucine Chemical Structure

This is the chemical structure of L-leucine.
This is the chemical structure of L-leucine. Todd Helmenstine

The molecular formula for L-leucine is C6H13NO2.

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Levulinic Acid Chemical Structure

This is the chemical structure of levulinic acid.
This is the chemical structure of levulinic acid. Ju/PD

The molecular formula for levulinic acid is C5H8O3.

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Linalool Chemical Structure

This is the chemical structure of linalool.
This is the chemical structure of linalool. Todd Helmenstine

The molecular formula for linalool is C10H18O.

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Linoleylanilide Chemical Structure

This is the chemical structure of linoleylanilide.
This is the chemical structure of linoleylanilide. Todd Helmenstine

The molecular formula for linoleylanilide is C24H43NO.

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Linoleic Acid Chemical Structure

This is the chemical structure of linoleic acid.
This is the chemical structure of linoleic acid. Todd Helmenstine

The molecular formula for linoleic acid is C18H32O2.

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Alpha-Linolenic Acid Chemical Structure

This is the chemical structure of alpha-linolenic acid.
This is the chemical structure of alpha-linolenic acid. Todd Helmenstine

The molecular formula for the ω-3 fatty acid α-linolenic acid is C18H30O2.

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Gamma-Linolenic Acid Chemical Structure

This is the chemical structure of gamma-linolenic acid.
This is the chemical structure of gamma-linolenic acid. Todd Helmenstine

The molecular formula for the ω-6 fatty acid γ-linolenic acid is C18H30O2.

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Lipoamide Chemical Structure

This is the chemical structure of lipoamide.
This is the chemical structure of lipoamide. Ben Mills/PD

The molecular formula for lipoamide is C8H15NOS2.

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Loratadine Chemical Structure

This is the chemical structure of loratadine.
This is the chemical structure of loratadine. Todd Helmenstine

The molecular formula for Loratadine is C22H23ClN2O2.

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Lysergic Acid Diethylamide - LSD Chemical Structure

This is the chemical structure of lysergic acid diethylamide or LSD.
This is the chemical structure of lysergic acid diethylamide or LSD. Todd Helmenstine

The molecular formula for lysergic acid diethylamide, or LSD is C20H25N3O.

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Luminol Chemical Structure

This is the chemical structure of luminol.
This is the chemical structure of luminol. Fvasconcellos/PD

The molecular formula for luminol is C8H7N3O2.

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2,6-Lutidine Chemical Structure

This is the chemical structure of 2,6-lutidine.
This is the chemical structure of 2,6-lutidine. Edgar181/PD

The molecular formula for 2,6-lutidine is C7H9N.

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D-Lysine Chemical Structure

This is the chemical structure of D-lysine.
This is the chemical structure of D-lysine. Todd Helmenstine

The molecular formula for D-lysine (D-lys) is C6H14N2O2.

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L-Lysine Chemical Structure

This is the chemical structure of L-lysine.
Amino Acid This is the chemical structure of L-lysine. Todd Helmenstine

The molecular formula for L-lysine is C6H14N2O2.

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Laninamivir Chemical Structure

This is the chemical structure of laninamivir.
This is the chemical structure of laninamivir. Todd Helmenstine

The molecular formula for laninamivir is C13H22N4O7.

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Lysine Chemical Structure

This is the chemical structure of lysine.
This is the chemical structure of lysine. Todd Helmenstine

The molecular formula for lysine is C6H14N2O2.

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