Valine
Val, V
A branched-chain essential amino acid that has stimulant activity. It promotes muscle growth and tissue repair. It is a precursor in the penicillin biosynthetic pathway.
| Name | L-Valine1) |
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| CAS No. | 72-18-4 |
| Molecular Weight | 117.14634 g/mol |
| Molecular Formula | C5H11NO2 |
| XLogP | -2.2 |
| taste | bitter |
| pK1(25℃) | 2.29 |
| pK2(25℃) | 9.74 |
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Links
- Aliphatic amino acid
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(2S)-2-amino-3-methyl-butanoic acid
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