Description

L-Isoleucine Nitrate is a high-purity, specialized amino acid derivative that combines the essential branched-chain amino acid L-Isoleucine with a nitrate counterion. This compound is critical for applications requiring precise biochemical activity and controlled nitrogen release. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, advanced nutrition, and life science research sectors for its role in metabolic studies, specialized supplement formulations, and as a key intermediate in fine chemical synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex peptide-based drugs.
• Advanced Nutritional Supplements: A key component in specialized clinical nutrition, sports nutrition, and parenteral feeding solutions requiring high-purity amino acid sources.
• Biochemical Research & Cell Culture: Serves as a defined nitrogen source and metabolic precursor in cell culture media and microbiological growth studies.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a chiral building block for the production of enantiomerically pure compounds in agrochemical and specialty chemical manufacturing.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Employed in the formulation of diagnostic kits and assays for metabolic pathway analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-Isoleucine Nitrate
CAS No.	863889-60-5
Molecular Formula	C6H13NO2 • HNO3
Molecular Weight	207.19 g/mol
Synonyms	(2S,3S)-2-Amino-3-methylpentanoic acid nitrate; L-Ile • HNO3; Isoleucine nitrate salt; (S,S)-Isoleucine nitrate; L-α-Amino-β-methylvaleric acid nitrate; L-Isoleucine mononitrate; 2-Amino-3-methylvaleric acid nitrate (L-form)
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Quality Control

Our L-Isoleucine Nitrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for assay, chiral purity, and related substances are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation and caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% L-Isoleucine
Specific Rotation	+38.0° to +42.0° (c=1 in H2O)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.