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V0513 L-Valine, Merck

V0513 Merck

L-Valine is an essential branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) produced from non-animal sources. It is a critical component in cell culture media, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and protein metabolism research.

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L-Valine (V0513) is a high-purity crystalline amino acid that meets the stringent requirements of the European Pharmacopoeia (EP), Japanese Pharmacopoeia (JP), and United States Pharmacopeia (USP). As an essential branched-chain amino acid, it is necessary for tissue repair, nitrogen balance, and muscle metabolism. This product is derived from a non-animal source, ensuring suitability for animal-free manufacturing and chemically defined media. It is rigorously tested for endotoxins to ensure safe and reliable use in mammalian cell culture applications.

Advantages

  • Non-animal source: Complies with requirements for animal-free manufacturing and chemically defined media.
  • Pharmacopoeia Compliance: Meets current EP, JP, and USP standards for pharmaceutical-grade materials.
  • Cell Culture Verified: Tested for endotoxins and suitability in mammalian cell culture systems.
  • High Purity: Guaranteed assay range of 98.5–101.0% (dry basis).
  • Essential Metabolite: Critical for protein synthesis and maintaining metabolic homeostasis.

Technical specifications

Catalogue number V0513
Product name L-Valine
Brand Sigma-Aldrich
CAS number 72-18-4
Assay 98.5–101.0%
Linear formula (CH3)2CHCH(NH2)CO2H
Molecular weight 117.15 g/mol
Compliance EP, JP, USP
Quality Level 300
Melting point 295–300 °C (dec.) (lit.)

Available packaging options

Container Type Pack Size
Plastic bottle 25 g
Plastic bottle 100 g
Plastic drum 1 kg
Brand Merck