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Sigma-Aldrich

L-Valine

≥99.5% (NT), BioUltra

Synonym(s):

(S)-α-Aminoisovaleric acid, L-2-Amino-3-methylbutanoic acid

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(CH3)2CHCH(NH2)CO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
117.15
Beilstein:
1721136
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352209
eCl@ss:
32160406
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.26

product name

L-Valine, BioUltra, ≥99.5% (NT)

product line

BioUltra

Assay

≥99.5% (NT)

form

powder or crystals

optical activity

[α]20/D +27.0±0.5°, c = 5% in 5 M HCl

impurities

insoluble matter, passes filter test
≤0.3% foreign amino acids

ign. residue

≤0.05%

loss

≤0.05% loss on drying, 20 °C (HV)

color

white

mp

295-300 °C (subl.) (lit.)

solubility

1 M HCl: 0.5 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless

anion traces

chloride (Cl-): ≤50 mg/kg
sulfate (SO42-): ≤50 mg/kg

cation traces

Al: ≤5 mg/kg
As: ≤0.1 mg/kg
Ba: ≤5 mg/kg
Bi: ≤5 mg/kg
Ca: ≤50 mg/kg
Cd: ≤5 mg/kg
Co: ≤5 mg/kg
Cr: ≤5 mg/kg
Cu: ≤5 mg/kg
Fe: ≤5 mg/kg
K: ≤50 mg/kg
Li: ≤5 mg/kg
Mg: ≤5 mg/kg
Mn: ≤5 mg/kg
Mo: ≤5 mg/kg
NH4+: ≤150 mg/kg
Na: ≤100 mg/kg
Ni: ≤5 mg/kg
Pb: ≤5 mg/kg
Sr: ≤5 mg/kg
Zn: ≤5 mg/kg

λ

0.5 M in 1 M HCl

UV absorption

λ: 260 nm Amax: 0.15
λ: 280 nm Amax: 0.1

SMILES string

CC(C)[C@H](N)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C5H11NO2/c1-3(2)4(6)5(7)8/h3-4H,6H2,1-2H3,(H,7,8)/t4-/m0/s1

InChI key

KZSNJWFQEVHDMF-BYPYZUCNSA-N

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Application


  • Metabolomics reveals metabolites associated with hair follicle cycle in cashmere goats.: This study utilizes L-Valine as a standard for detecting, understanding, and enhancing hair follicle cycles in cashmere goats through metabolomic analysis, aiding in the improvement of fiber production and quality (Ma et al., 2024).

Other Notes

Protects enzymes against heat inactivation; As spacer in isotachophoresis of serum proteins; Growth requirement of various microorganisms

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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