Valine
Valine (symbol Val or V) is an α-amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins. It contains an α-amino group (which is in the protonated −NH3+ form under biological conditions), an α-carboxylic acid group (which is in the deprotonated −COO− form under biological conditions), and a side chain isopropyl group, making it a non-polar aliphatic amino acid. Valine is essential in humans, meaning the body cannot synthesize it; it must be obtained from dietary sources which are foods that contain proteins, such as meats, dairy products, soy products, beans and legumes. It is encoded by all codons starting with GU (GUU, GUC, GUA, and GUG).
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Other names
2-Amino-3-methylbutanoic acid 2-Aminoisovaleric acid Valic acid | |||
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C5H11NO2 | |||
Molar mass | 117.148 g·mol−1 | ||
Density | 1.316 g/cm3 | ||
Melting point | 298 °C (568 °F; 571 K) (decomposition) | ||
soluble, 85 g/L | |||
Acidity (pKa) | 2.32 (carboxyl), 9.62 (amino) | ||
-74.3·10−6 cm3/mol | |||
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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