L-Isoleucine by MP Biomedicals is a high purity amino acid. This is an -amino acid which contains an -amino group, an -carboxylic acid group, and a hydrocarbon side chain, classifying it as a non-polar, uncharged (at physiological pH), aliphatic amino acid. This reagent is available as a white powder which is soluble in water and 1M HCl, and sparingly soluble in hot alcohol, however it is insoluble in ether and hot acetic acid. It is classified as essential in humans, since the body cannot synthesize it. In bacteria, isoleucine is synthesized from pyruvate employing, leucine biosynthesis enzymes. CAS No. 73-32-5 Quantity Provided: 25 gm per pack Molecular Formula: C6H13NO2 Molecular Weight: 131.2 Soluble in water L-Isoleucine is widely used in chemical and biological sectors. L-isoleucine act as signals in glucose metabolism. Isoleucine signalling accelerates catabolism of incorporated glucose for energy production and consumption. The inability to break down isoleucine, along with other amino acids, is associated with the disease called Maple Syrup Urine Disease. These amino acids are suitable for research applications.