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L-Isoleucine (Isoleucine)

CAS 73-32-5 · Formula C6H13NO2 · MW 131.17 g/mol

A branched-chain essential amino acid supplied for nutrition, fermentation, and cosmetic formulation. It is used as a nutritional supplement and food flavoring ingredient, as a substrate in biochemical research and culture media, and as an antistatic and skin-conditioning ingredient in cosmetics.

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HS Code
2922.49
At a Glance
Material Family
Amines & Amides
Record Type
Pure compound
Primary Role
Conditioning · Synthesis Intermediate
Solubility
34400 mg/L (at 25 °C)
Functional Roles
ISOLEUCINE
ANTISTATICHAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONING
Industries Served
Applications & Use Cases
  • Nutritional supplement: Branched-chain amino-acid ingredient for dietary supplements and foods.
  • Flavoring agent: Food flavoring ingredient.
  • Research & culture media: Substrate for biochemical research.
  • Cosmetic ingredient: Antistatic and skin-conditioning agent.
Physical Properties
Melting Point
285.5 dec °C
Boiling Point
Sublimes at 168-170 °C
Solubility
34400 mg/L (at 25 °C)
Vapor Pressure
0.00000001
Safety & Handling
Full SDS available on request

A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.

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HS / Tariff Classification
Harmonized System (HS) Code — 6-digit international heading
2922 . 49
Chapter 29
Organic chemicals
Heading 29.22
Internationally harmonized (WCO HS)
Subheading 2922.49
6-digit international code — national tariff line adds further digits
Chemical Identity
CAS Number
73-32-5
Molecular Formula
C6H13NO2
Molecular Weight
131.17 g/mol
IUPAC Name
(2S,3S)-2-amino-3-methylpentanoic acid
INCI Name
ISOLEUCINE
PubChem CID
InChI Key
AGPKZVBTJJNPAG-WHFBIAKZSA-N
Synonyms & Trade Names
l-isoleucine Isoleucine (2S,3S)-2-Amino-3-methylpentanoic acid 2S,3S-Isoleucine (S)-Isoleucine (S,S)-Isoleucine 2-Amino-3-methylvaleric acid erythro-L-Isoleucine L-Ile Isoleucina alpha-Amino-beta-methylvaleric acid Norvaline, 3-methyl- Valeric acid, 2-amino-3-methyl- Isoleucinum iso-leucine (2S,3S)-alpha-Amino-beta-methyl-n-valeric acid (2S,3S)-alpha-Amino-beta-merthylvaleric acid (S-(R*,R*))-2-Amino-3-methylpentanoic acid (2S,3S)-alpha-Amino-beta-merthyl-n-valeric acid
Full Description

L-Isoleucine (CAS 73-32-5) is an essential branched-chain alpha-amino acid (C6H13NO2). It is used as a nutritional supplement and food flavoring ingredient, as a substrate in biochemical research and culture media, and as an antistatic and skin-conditioning ingredient in cosmetics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is L-Isoleucine used for?

L-Isoleucine (CAS 73-32-5) is an essential branched-chain alpha-amino acid (C6H13NO2). It is used as an amino-acid ingredient in dietary supplements and foods, as a food flavoring ingredient, as a substrate in biochemical research and culture media, and as an antistatic/skin-conditioning ingredient in cosmetics.

Is L-Isoleucine a branched-chain amino acid (BCAA)?

Yes. L-isoleucine is one of the three branched-chain amino acids, alongside leucine and valine, which is why it is a standard input for BCAA blends and amino-acid formulations.

Is L-Isoleucine water soluble?

L-isoleucine is soluble in water, supporting its use in liquid supplement systems and in amino-acid culture media as a defined component.

What is the CAS number, formula, and HS code?

CAS 73-32-5, formula C6H13NO2, HS 2922.49 (amino-acids and their salts, other). Supplied to USP specification; lot-specific Certificate of Analysis and SDS are available on request.

What bulk packaging and order quantities are available?

It is distributed as a USP-grade ingredient in bulk packaging for manufacturing. Submit your target volume and USP/CoA documentation needs through a bulk RFQ for current pricing, pack sizes, and lead time.

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