DL-Valine
Excellent Solubility: DL-Valine demonstrates high water solubility, facilitating its straightforward application in biochemical, pharmaceutical, and nutritional preparations.
Stable Physical Properties: It exhibits a high melting point of approximately 295°C and a defined boiling point, ensuring reliable stability during storage and industrial processing.
Versatile Chemical Identity: Also identified as DL-α-aminoisovaleric acid or DL-2-amino-3-methylbutyric acid, this compound offers flexibility across various research and industrial contexts.
High Purity and Quality: Supplied as a white crystalline powder with well-defined molecular characteristics (C₅H₁₁NO₂, Molecular Weight 117.15), it guarantees consistent performance and reproducibility.
DL-Valine (C₅H₁₁NO₂, MW ≈ 117.15), also referred to as DL-α-aminoisovaleric acid or DL-2-amino-3-methylbutyric acid, is a white crystalline powder with a melting point near 295 °C and a boiling point of 213.6 °C at 760 mmHg. Its specific rotation ranges between -0.6° and +0.6° (20 °C/D, c=8 in HCl). The compound is hygroscopic and exhibits high solubility in water.
As an essential amino acid, DL-Valine serves as a fundamental component in protein biosynthesis and is employed in the formulation of amino acid infusions and nutritional supplements. It also acts as a dietary and feed additive for nutritional enhancement and finds utility in biochemical research and related scientific applications.
DL-Valine Chemical Properties
Melting point | 295 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
Alpha | -0.6～+0.6° (20℃/D)(c=8, HCl) |
Boiling point | 213.6±23.0 °C(Predicted) |
Density | 1.31 |
FEMA | 3444 | D,L-VALINE |
Refractive index | 1.4650 (estimate) |
Storage temp | Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature |
Solubility | Water (Slightly, Sonicated) |
Pka | PK1:2.32(+1);pK2:9.61(0) (25°C) |
Form | Crystalline Powder |
Color | White |
Odor | Odorless |
Odor Type | Odorless |
Biological source | Synthetic |
Water Solubility | 68 g/L |
JECFA Number | 1426 |
Merck | 14,9909 |
BRN | 506689 |
LogP | 0.29 |
CAS DataBase Reference | 516-06-3(CAS DataBase Reference) |
NIST Chemistry Reference | DL-Valine(516-06-3) |
EPA Substance Registry System | Valine (516-06-3) |
Safety Information
Hazard Codes | Xn |
Risk Statements | 40 |
Safety Statements | 22-24/25-36 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | YV9355500 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29224995 |
