VALINE- ▸ Nutrition: nutritional supplement and flavoring ingredient for foods
- ▸ Cell-culture media: component of microbiological and fermentation media
- ▸ Research reagent: biochemical research and analysis
- ▸ Personal care: hair-conditioning and antistatic ingredient
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Request SDS →L-Valine (CAS 72-18-4) is a branched-chain essential amino acid supplied as a crystalline powder. It is used as a nutritional supplement and flavoring ingredient for foods, as a component of cell-culture media, and as a reagent in biochemical research. It also functions as a hair-conditioning and antistatic ingredient in cosmetics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is L-Valine used for?
L-Valine (CAS 72-18-4) is a branched-chain essential amino acid used as a nutritional supplement and flavoring ingredient in foods, as a component of cell-culture and fermentation media, and as a reagent in biochemical research. It also functions as a hair-conditioning and antistatic ingredient in cosmetics.
What foods are high in L-valine?
Valine occurs naturally in high-protein foods including meat, dairy, soy, eggs, and legumes. RawSource supplies isolated crystalline L-Valine powder (C5H11NO2) as a defined ingredient for food, supplement, and media manufacturing rather than as a whole food.
What is the molecular weight and formula of L-valine?
L-Valine has the molecular formula C5H11NO2 and a molecular weight of approximately 117.15 g/mol. It is CAS 72-18-4 and is supplied as a crystalline powder.
Is L-Valine the same as L-Isoleucine?
No. L-Valine and L-Isoleucine are both branched-chain amino acids but are distinct molecules with different formulas and CAS numbers (isoleucine is C6H13NO2). They are not interchangeable; specify the exact amino acid required on your RFQ.
What is the HS code and bulk packaging for L-Valine?
L-Valine classifies under HS 2922.49 (oxygen-function amino-compounds, other). RawSource supplies it in bulk drums and palletized packaging to manufacturers, with Certificate of Analysis and SDS available on request. Contact us with your volume for a bulk quote.