Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
DL-Valine |
Synonym(s) |
2-Amino-3-methylbutanoic acid;2-Amino-3-methylbutyric acid;alpha-Aminoisovaleric acid |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2004 (Session 63) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Amino-3-methylbutanoic acid |
JECFA number |
1426 |
CAS number |
516-06-3 |
FEMA number |
3444 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
17.023 |
Molecular weight |
117.15 |
Chemical formula |
C5H11O2N |
Physical form/odour |
White crystalline powder; odourless |
Solubility |
Soluble in water; Insoluble in ether |
Solubility in ethanol |
Insoluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
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Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
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Specific gravity |
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Other requirements |
mp: 295° |
ID Test |
MS |
Spectrum |
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