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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