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Product Name L-Valine
Synonym (S)-2-Amino-3-methylbutanoic acid, L-α-Aminoisovaleric acid
CAS No. 72-18-4
EINECS No. 200-773-6
Molecular Formula C₅H₁₁NO₂
Molecular Weight 117.15
Appearance White crystalline powder
Assay 98.5% – 101.5%
Grade Food Grade, Pharmaceutical Grade
Executive Standard USP, EP, JP, AJI, FCC
Certifications ISO9001, HALAL, KOSHER, Non-GMO

 

Product Overview

L-Valine (CAS 72-18-4) is an essential branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) that cannot be synthesized by the human body and must be obtained from daily nutritional intake.  As one of the three core monomer components of BCAA formula together with L-Leucine and L-Isoleucine, it occupies an important position in sports nutrition and dietary supplement industry.

L-Valine mainly participates in human protein synthesis and muscle metabolism, effectively inhibits muscle protein decomposition, relieves physical fatigue caused by high-intensity exercise, and maintains muscle stability and body physical state. It is widely used in sports nutrition formulas, bodybuilding supplements and health food fortification.

Besides human nutrition applications, L-Valine also serves as a valuable feed additive for animal diets, balancing amino acid profiles and supporting animal growth and muscle development in livestock and poultry feed formulations.

In addition, L-Valine can be applied in pharmaceutical parenteral nutrition preparations and clinical amino acid infusion formulas to supplement human essential amino acids and support normal physiological metabolism.

Character

L-Valine is an essential branched-chain amino acid with stable physical and chemical properties under cool, dry and sealed storage conditions. It is slightly soluble in water and insoluble in ethanol. Produced by advanced microbial fermentation technology, the product features high purity, low impurities and consistent batch quality. It is one of the three branched-chain amino acids closely related to muscle protein metabolism and exercise energy supply.

Main Functions

1.Muscle Metabolism Support — participates in muscle protein synthesis and helps maintain muscle tissue

2.Exercise Recovery Support — supports post-workout recovery and muscle balance during training

3.Energy Supply During Exercise — serves as an important energy source for muscle metabolism

3.Tissue Repair & Growth — supports normal tissue growth and repair processes

4.Nutritional Fortification — widely used in amino acid blends and nutritional supplement formulas

5.BCAA Compound Formulation — commonly combined with L-Leucine and L-Isoleucine in BCAA products

 

Applications

1.Sports Nutrition — BCAA powder blends, post-workout recovery drinks, amino acid supplements, energy bars

2.Dietary Supplements — capsules, tablets, compound amino acid powder formulas, nutritional supplement products

3.Functional Food & Beverage — functional drinks, protein beverages, fortified food products

4.Pharmaceutical & Clinical Nutrition — amino acid preparations, clinical nutrition formulations, pharmaceutical intermediates

 

Packaging & Storage

Packaging: 25kg kraft paper bag with inner PE bag, or customized packaging

Storage: Keep in cool, dry and ventilated place, sealed tightly, avoid direct sunlight and high temperature

Shelf life: 24 months under proper storage conditions

 

Product Name: L-Valine Other Name: L-Valine;Valine,L-;L-(+)-α-Aminoisovaleric acid;Valine;Butanoic acid,2-amino-3-methyl-,(S)-;(S)-2-Amino-3-methylbutyric acid;2-Amino-3-methylbutanoic acid;(S)-Valine;(S)-2-Amino-3-methylbutanoic acid;(S)-α-Amino-β-methylbutyric acid;L-α-Amino-β-methylbutyric acid;NSC 76038;(2S)-2-Amino-3-methylbutanoic acid;(+)-2-Amino-3-methylbutyric acid;(2S)-2-Amino-3-methylbutanoic acid;(2S)-2-Azaniumyl-3-methylbutanoate;7004-03-7;16872-32-5;154605-70-6;1613375-16-8
CAS No.: 72-18-4 Molecular Formula: C5H11NO2
InChIKeys: InChIKey=KZSNJWFQEVHDMF-BYPYZUCNSA-N Molecular Weight: 117.15
Exact Mass: 117.15 BRN: 1721136
EC Number: 200-773-6 UNII: HG18B9YRS7
NSC Number: 760111 NCI Thesaurus Code: C29604
Color/Form: Leaflets from water + alcohol|White, crystalline solid HScode: 29224995
Categories: Amino Acids and Derivatives

PSA: 63.3 XLogP3: -2.3
Appearance: White powder Density: 3″>1.32 g/cm3
Melting Point: 315 °C Boiling Point: Sublimes
Flash Point: 83.0±22.6 °C Refractive Index: 1.461
Water Solubility: H2O: 85 g/L (20 ºC) Storage Conditions: Store at RT.
Vapor Pressure: 5.55X10-9 mm Hg at 25 deg C (est) Toxicity: LD50 intraperitoneal in rat: 5390mg/kg
Specific rotation: 28 º (c=8, 6N HCl) PKA: 2.3(at 13 °C)
Henrys Law Constant: Henry’s Law constant = 2.63X10-9 atm-cu m/mol at 25 °C (est) Dissociation Constants: 2.3 (at 13 °C)|pKa = 2.30
Collision Cross Section: 134.28 Ų [M+H]+ [CCS Type: DT, Method: stepped-field]|144.07 Ų [M+Na]+ [CCS Type: DT, Method: stepped-field]|132.88 Ų [M-H]- [CCS Type: DT, Method: stepped-field]|120.9 Ų [M+H]+ [CCS Type: DT, Method: single field calibrated with ESI Low Concentration Tuning Mix (Agilent)]|133.4 Ų [M+Na]+ [CCS Type: DT, Method: single field calibrated with ESI Low Concentration Tuning Mix (Agilent)]|124.3 Ų [M-H]- [CCS Type: DT, Method: single field calibrated with ESI Low Concentration Tuning Mix (Agilent)]|124.9 Ų [M-H]- Experimental Properties: Sublimes without melting at ordinary speed of heating. Decomposes at 298 °C (closed capillary, very rapid heating). One part dissolves in 11.7 parts of water at 15 °C, in 14.1 parts of water at 25 °C. Insoluble in common neutral solvents. /Valine DL-form/|UV: 3-46 (Organic Electronic Spectral Data, Phillips et al, John Wiley & Sons, New York) /Valine (DL)/|Raman: 426 (Sadtler Research Laboratories spectral collection) /Valine (DL)/

Classification of the substance or mixture

Not classified.

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Precautions for safe handling

Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Store the container tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Store apart from foodstuff containers or incompatible materials.