Valine
Amino acid
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Valine is an α-amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins. It contains an α-amino group, an α-carboxylic acid group, and a side chain isopropyl group, making it a non-polar aliphatic amino acid. Wikipedia
Formula: C5H11NO2
Molar mass: 117.151 g/mol
IUPAC ID: Valine
3D model (JSmol): L: Interactive image; L Zwitterion: Interactive image
Acidity (pKa): 2.32 (carboxyl), 9.62 (amino)
Density: 1.316 g/cm3
Melting point: 298 °C (568 °F; 571 K) (decomposition)