DL-Norvaline
Agent Name
DL-Norvaline
CAS Number
760-78-1
Formula
C5-H11-N-O2
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
(+-)-Norvaline; alpha-DL-Aminopentanoic acid; DL-2-Aminopentanoic acid; DL-alpha-Aminovaleric acid; Valeric acid, 2-amino-, DL-; [ChemIDplus] (+-)-2-Aminopentanoic acid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Category
Amino Acids and Derivatives
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] White crystalline solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
"Norvaline (abbreviated as Avl) is an amino acid with the formula CH3(CH2)2CH(NH2)CO2H (nonzwitterionic formula). The compound is an isomer of the more common amino acid valine." [Wikipedia]
Comments
See "Valine."
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