DL-Homo-b-valine

CAS: 5699-54-7

Ref. 3D-FH42890

Product Information

• Name: DL-Homo-b-valine
• Synonyms: (R)-Homo-Beta-Valine, (±)-3-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid, <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-β-Leucine, Pentanoic acid, 3-amino-4-methyl-, Pentanoic acid, 3-amino-4-methyl-, (3R)-, Valeric acid, 3-amino-4-methyl-, β-Aminoisocaproic acid, β-Leucine

Description

DL-Homo-b-valine is an amino acid that is a constituent of protein S6. It has been shown to have antibacterial activity against Gram-negative bacteria, such as Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, but not against Gram-positive bacteria, such as Staphylococcus aureus. DL-Homo-b-valine has also been shown to have antioxidant properties. This amino acid is mainly found in the serum of humans and animals, where it binds to albumin. DL-Homo-b-valine can be synthesized by microbial fermentation of sugars or glucose.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 131.17 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₁₃NO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H13NO2/c1-4(2)5(7)3-6(8)9/h4-5H,3,7H2,1-2H3,(H,8,9)
• InChI key: InChIKey=GLUJNGJDHCTUJY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)C(N)CC(=O)O