Product Name: D-Norvaline

Synonyms: D(-)-2-Aminovaleric acid

Molecular Formula: C6H13NO2

Molecular Weight: 131.17

CAS No.: 2013-12-9

EINECS: 217-936-2

Description

D-Norvaline is a 2-aminopentanoic acid that has R-configuration. It is a D-alpha-amino acid and a 2-aminopentanoic acid. It is an enantiomer of a L-2-aminopentanoic acid.

D-Norvaline is an alpha-amino acid. It is a natural component of an antifungal peptide of Bacillus subtilis, and may be part of the production of cell walls resistant to vancomycin.