Isoleucine

• L-Isoleucine is a neutral, genetically coded amino acid.
• It is dietarily essential (indispensable) for animals & humans.

Symbol / Abbreviation

ile

Molecular formula

C₆H₁₃NO₂

Structural formula

             H
             |
 CH3-CH2-CH--C-COOH
         |   |
         CH3 NH2
 

Molecular weight

131.17

pK1 a-COOH	pK2 a-NH3	pKa R-group
2.3	9.8	--

Isoelectric point (pH)

5.94

CAS Registry Number

73-32-5