Valine

C₅H₁₁NO₂

IUPAC: (2S)-2-Amino-3-methylbutanoic acid

CAS: 72-18-4

Descripción general

Valine is a branched-chain essential amino acid named after the plant valerian. It is important for muscle metabolism and tissue repair.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hydrogen H 11 1,0080
Carbon C 5 12,0110
Nitrogen N 1 14,0070
Oxygen O 2 15,9990

Composición elemental

H
Hydrogen ×11
9,5%
C
Carbon ×5
51,3%
N
Nitrogen ×1
12,0%
O
Oxygen ×2
27,3%

Usos

  • • Dietary supplement
  • • Pharmaceutical
  • • Feed additive
  • • Cell culture media

Datos curiosos

  • ✦ One of only three branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) along with leucine and isoleucine

Structure

SMILES

CC(C)C(C(=O)O)N

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
solid
Masa molar
117,15 g/mol
Densidad
1,3160 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
298,0 °C
Solubilidad
58.4 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
117,0790
XLogP
-2,3
TPSA
63,3 Ų
H-Bond Donors
2
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
2
Heavy Atoms
8
Complexity
90,0

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(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valine?
Valine (C₅H₁₁NO₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (2S)-2-Amino-3-methylbutanoic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Valine?
Valine has a molar mass of 117.15 g/mol.
What state is Valine at room temperature?
Valine is a solid at room temperature.
Is Valine organic or inorganic?
Valine is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Valine?
Valine (C₅H₁₁NO₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).