Specification
Description
Valinol is an organic compound named after, and commonly produced from, the amino acid valine. The compound is chiral and is produced almost exclusively as the Sisomer (also designated as the Lisomer), due to the abundant supply of S-valine. It is part of a broader class of amino alcohols
Synonyms
S-VALINOL;(S)-2-Amino-3-Methyl-1-Butanol;L-Val-ol;Valinol;H-L-VAL-OL
IUPAC Name
(2S)-2-amino-3-methylbutan-1-ol
Canonical SMILES
CC(C)C(CO)N
InChI Key
NWYYWIJOWOLJNR-RXMQYKEDSA-N
Boiling Point
81°C8mm Hg(lit.)
Appearance
White to light yellow crystal powder
Refractive Index
1.4538-1.4558
Safety Description
26-24/25-36
Stability
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Absorbs carbon dioxide from the air.
Supplemental Hazard Statements
H315-H319
Vapor Pressure
0.182mmHg at 25°C