Synonym(s)
2013-12-9 (D-Enantiomer); 2-aminopentanoic acid; 760-78-1 (Racemat); alpha-Aminovaleric acid; CAS number: 6600-40-4 (L-Enantiomer); Norvalin
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Norvaline is a non-proteinogenic alpha-amino acid structurally derived from valeric acid. Norvaline is used in cosmetic formulations. The amino acid acts as an antistatic agent (reduces static charges by neutralizing the electrical charge on the surface, for example of hair).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer