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Description

  • An essential amino acid, which means that humans cannot synthesize it, so it must be ingested.
  • Isoleucine is classified as a hydrophobic amino acid,with a hydrocarbon side chain,.
  • Isoleucine is one of two common amino acids that have a chiral side chain,together with threonine.
  • Foods that have high amounts of isoleucine include eggs, soy protein, seaweed, turkey, chicken, lamb, cheese, and fish.

Properties

Storage Temperature

RT

RTECS #

NR4705000

European Com.#

200-798-2

Purity

>98%

Appearance color

White

Appearance form

White Crystalline Powder

Molecular Formula

C6H13NO2

Molecular Weight

131.17

Melting point

288°C

Solubility (@ RT)

H2O: 41.2 mg/mL at 25°C
1 M HCl: 1 M at 20°C
1 M NH4OH: 50 mg/mL with heat
Insoluble in ether.

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