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Isoleucine

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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alpha-Amino-beta-methylvaleric acid; CAS number: 73-32-5 (L-Isoleucin); Isoleucine

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Isoleucine, an essential, proteinogenic alpha-amino acid, belongs to the group of substances known as leucines. It is derived from aspartic acid. Ilsoleucine is a colourless, weakly smelling, water-soluble solid with the molecular formula C6H13NO2. Isoleucine is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as an antistatic agent (reduces static charges by neutralizing the electrical charge on the surface of e.g. hair), skin care products and hair dyes.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer