Isoleucine

C₆H₁₃NO₂

IUPAC: (2S,3S)-2-Amino-3-methylpentanoic acid

CAS: 73-32-5

Overview

Isoleucine is a branched-chain essential amino acid crucial for hemoglobin synthesis and blood sugar regulation.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 13 1.0080
Carbon C 6 12.0110
Nitrogen N 1 14.0070
Oxygen O 2 15.9990

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×13
10.0%
C
Carbon ×6
54.9%
N
Nitrogen ×1
10.7%
O
Oxygen ×2
24.4%

Uses

  • • BCAA supplement
  • • Pharmaceutical
  • • Feed additive

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Its name means 'equal to leucine' as they share the same molecular formula but different structures

Structure

SMILES

CCC(C)C(C(=O)O)N

Properties

Type
organic
State
solid
Molar Mass
131.17 g/mol
Density
1.2900 g/cm³
Melting Point
284.0 °C
Solubility
34.2 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
131.0946
XLogP
-1.7
TPSA
63.3 Ų
H-Bond Donors
2
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
3
Heavy Atoms
9
Complexity
103.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Isoleucine?
Isoleucine (C₆H₁₃NO₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (2S,3S)-2-Amino-3-methylpentanoic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Isoleucine?
Isoleucine has a molar mass of 131.17 g/mol.
What state is Isoleucine at room temperature?
Isoleucine is a solid at room temperature.
Is Isoleucine organic or inorganic?
Isoleucine is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Isoleucine?
Isoleucine (C₆H₁₃NO₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).