Isoleucine

C₆H₁₃NO₂

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

CAS: 73-32-5

Übersicht

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

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 13 1,0080
Carbon C 6 12,0110
Nitrogen N 1 14,0070
Oxygen O 2 15,9990

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
10,0%
C
54,9%
N
10,7%
O
24,4%

Verwendung

  • BCAA supplement
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Feed additive

Wissenswertes

  • 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

Eigenschaften

Typ
organic
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
131,17 g/mol
Dichte
1,2900 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
284,0 °C
Löslichkeit
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

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).