L-Valine-d8

• CAT Number: R057518
• CAS Number: 35045-72-8
• Molecular Formula: C5H11NO2
• Molecular Weight: 125.197
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (+)-2-Amino-3-methylbutyric Acid-d8; (2S)-2-Amino-3-methylbutanoic Acid-d8; (S)-2-Amino-3-methylbutanoic Acid-d8; (S)-Valine-d8; (S)-α-Amino-β-methylbutyric Acid-d8; L-(+)-α-Aminoisovaleric Acid-d8; L-α-Amino-β-methylbutyric Acid-d8; NSC 76038-d8
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (2S)-2-amino-2,3,4,4,4-pentadeuterio-3-(trideuteriomethyl)butanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H11NO2/c1-3(2)4(6)5(7)8/h3-4H,6H2,1-2H3,(H,7,8)/t4-/m0/s1/i1D3,2D3,3D,4D
• InChIKey: KZSNJWFQEVHDMF-AYWPRJOCSA-N
• SMILES: [2H][C@@](C(=O)O)(C([2H])(C([2H])([2H])[2H])C([2H])([2H])[2H])N

L-Valine-d8 is a deuterated form of L-valine, an essential amino acid important for protein synthesis and metabolic processes. The eight deuterium atoms replace hydrogen atoms in the molecule, providing a stable isotopic label that enhances its utility in metabolic studies and analytical techniques. This labeled amino acid is particularly valuable for tracking metabolic pathways, studying protein dynamics, and investigating enzyme mechanisms using NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry. Its applications are significant in biochemical research, organic chemistry, and nutritional studies, offering insights into amino acid metabolism and protein synthesis.