| Identification | ||
| Name | L-Valine | |
| Synonyms | L-2-Amino-3-methylbutyric acid; 2-Aminoisovaleric acid | |
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| Molecular Structure |
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| Molecular Formula | C5H11NO2 | |
| Molecular Weight | 117.15 | |
| CAS Registry Number | 72-18-4 | |
| EINECS | 200-773-6 | |
| Properties | ||
| Density | 1.23 | |
| Melting point | 315 ºC | |
| alpha | 28 º (c=8, 6N HCl) | |
| Water solubility | 85 g/L (20 ºC) | |