D - Valine

• Basic Information
  • Definition and Structure：D - Valine is an optical isomer of valine and belongs to the class of α - amino acids. Its chemical formula is C₅H₁₁NO₂, and its molecular weight is 117.15. It contains an amino group (-NH₂), a carboxyl group (-COOH), and an isopropyl side chain in its structure. Its chemical name is (S)-2 - amino - 3 - methylbutyric acid.
  • CAS Number：640 - 68 - 6.
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• Physical and Chemical Properties
  • Appearance：Usually white crystalline powder.
  • Melting Point：298 - 302 °C (decomposition).
  • Solubility：Slightly soluble in water
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• Physiological Functions：
• In the body, D - valine generally does not directly participate in protein synthesis like L - valine, because protein synthesis in living organisms usually uses L - amino acids. However, D - valine may play a certain role in some special biological processes. For example, in the synthesis of the cell walls of some bacteria, D - amino acids (including D - valine) can participate in the formation of special peptidoglycan structures, enhancing the stability and uniqueness of the cell walls. In addition, D - valine and its derivatives have also received attention in some drug research and development and biochemical research, and may have potential medicinal value. For example, they can be used as design targets or research tools for new antibacterial drugs.
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• Sources：
• D - Valine is relatively rare in nature and usually cannot be synthesized by the human body itself. It needs to be obtained through special synthesis methods or from the metabolic products of specific microorganisms. In the laboratory, D - valine can be prepared by chemical synthesis or biotransformation methods. Chemical synthesis methods usually involve complex organic synthesis reactions, while biotransformation methods use the action of microorganisms or enzymes to convert suitable precursor substances into D - valine.
• Application Areas
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  • Pharmaceutical Field：It can be used as a drug intermediate to synthesize some compounds with special pharmacological activities. For example, some peptide compounds containing the D - valine structure may have antibacterial, antiviral, or anti - tumor activities and are being studied for the development of new drugs.
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  • Food Industry：In some special food formulations, D - valine can be used as one of the components of nutritional supplements to meet the nutritional needs of specific groups. In addition, it can also be used to improve the flavor and taste of food, especially in some low - calorie or special - flavor foods.
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  • Cosmetics Industry：Due to its certain moisturizing and skin - affinity properties, D - valine can be used in cosmetics as a moisturizer or skin conditioner, which helps to maintain the moisture and softness of the skin and improve the texture of the skin.

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