Product Name: D-Isoleucine

Synonyms: (2R,3R)-2-Amino-3-methylpentanoic acid

Molecular Formula: C6H13NO2

Molecular Weight: 131.17

CAS No.: 319-78-8

EINECS: 206-269-2

Description

D-Isoleucine is the D-enantiomer of isoleucine. It has a role as a bacterial metabolite and a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite. It is an isoleucine and a D-alpha-amino acid. It is a conjugate base of a D-isoleucinium. It is a conjugate acid of a D-Isoleucinate. It is an enantiomer of a L-Isoleucine.

D-Isoleucine ((R)-Isoleucine), an isoleucine stereoisomer, is a selective activator of Asc-1 antiporter, which enhances long-term potentiation at the hippocampal CA1-CA3 via release of endogenous D-serine.

Use
D-Isoleucine is an important chiral source and has been widely used in the field of medicine. As an optically active organic acid, D-Isoleucine can not be replaced in the asymmetric synthesis process of some chiral compounds. It is mainly used in the preparation of chiral drugs, chiral additives and chiral auxiliaries. At the same time, it is also an important intermediate for the synthesis of antimicrobial, anti-tumor and new broad-spectrum antibiotics, as well as a medical supplement.