L-valine is the L-enantiomer of valine. Among its listed roles, it functions as a nutraceutical, a micronutrient, a human metabolite, an algal metabolite, a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite, an Escherichia coli metabolite and a mouse metabolite. It is a pyruvate family amino acid, a proteinogenic amino acid, a valine and a L-alpha-amino acid. It is the conjugate base of L-valinium. It is the conjugate acid of L-valinate. It is an enantiomer of a D-valine. It exists as a tautomer of a L-valine zwitterion. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Amino Acids. Its therapeutic use is listed as nutritional supplements. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a fermentation-derived source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Valinum, Valina and 2-aminoisovaleric acid. Its PubChem CID is 6287.
L-Valine
| CAS No | 72-18-4 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C5H11NO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 117.15 g/mol |
| Synonyms | (2S)-2-amino-3-methylbutanoic acid |
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L-valine is the L-enantiomer of valine. Among its listed roles, it functions as a nutraceutical, a micronutrient, a human metabolite, an algal metabolite, a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite, an Escherichia coli metabolite and a mouse metabolite.
The listed CAS number is 72-18-4.
The listed molecular formula is C5H11NO2.
The listed molecular weight is 117.15 g/mol.
(2S)-2-amino-3-methylbutanoic acid.
The source lists Valinum, Valina and 2-aminoisovaleric acid.