L-Valine is the last of the three essential branched-chain amino acids (the other two are L-Leucine and L-Isoleucine) and is a hydrophobic amino acid with a branched side chain. Unlike leucine, which is primarily responsible for "initiating synthesis," valine plays a greater role as an "energy substrate" and "support for tissue repair," and is especially important for maintaining muscle coordination, nitrogen balance, and energy supply.
Core Application Fields
Sports Nutrition
BCAA Compound Supplements
As a core component of BCAAs, it is often formulated in ratios of Leucine:Isoleucine:Valine = 2:1:1 or 3:1:1. It synergistically reduces muscle breakdown with Leucine and improves post-exercise recovery efficiency.
Fitness Food Fortification
Added to protein bars and sports drinks (addition level of 0.8%-1.5%), suitable for scenarios like marathons and strength training. It alleviates central nervous system fatigue and prevents premature "exhaustion" during exercise.
Weight Management Products
With its low-calorie feature, it is added to meal replacement shakes to preserve muscle mass during fat loss and maintain basal metabolic rate.
Food Industry
Special Dietary Products
Included in infant formula milk powder as an essential amino acid supplement to promote the development of the nervous system and muscles; added to elderly nutritional powder to prevent muscle loss (sarcopenia), meeting the needs of the elderly for improving sarcopenia.
Baked Goods
Added to bread and biscuits to improve dough gluten strength, delay product aging, and enhance texture softness.
Feed Field
Livestock and Poultry Feed
Added to weaned piglet feed to alleviate reduced feed intake caused by weaning stress and improve survival rate; incorporated into broiler finishing feed to enhance feed conversion rate and increase breast muscle ratio.
Aquafeed
Included in fish and shrimp seedling feed to strengthen stress resistance and reduce mortality, suitable for high-end aquatic breeding such as salmon and Penaeus vannamei.
Pet Feed
Added to senior dog food and post-operative pet cans to repair intestinal mucosa, boost immunity, and reduce pet stress responses.
Product Parameter
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CAS No. |
72-18-4 |
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Purity |
99% |
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Type |
Syntheses Material Intermediates |
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Place of Origin |
Shandong, China |
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Classification |
Amino acid |
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Other Names |
L-Valine |
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MF |
C2H5NO2 |
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EINECS No. |
200-773-6 |
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Grade Standard |
Food Grade |
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Appearance |
White or Light yellow powder |
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Application |
Growth Promoting Food Additive |
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Certificate |
HALAL KOSHER ISO |
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Packing |
25kg/bag |
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MOQ |
27 MT |
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Sample |
Available |
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Shelf life |
2 years |
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Packaging & Delivery |
Selling Units: Single item |
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