Synonym(s): 3,3-Dimethyl-L-cysteine; 3-Mercapto-L-valine; L-(+)-2-Amino-3-mercapto-3-methylbutanoic acid β,β-Dimethyl-L-cysteine
Empirical Formula: C5H11NO2S
Linear Formula: (CH3)2C(SH)CH(NH2)CO2H
Formula Weight: 149.21
MDL Number: MFCD00064303
Purity: 99%
Melting Point: 206 °C (dec.)(lit.)
Beilstein Registry Number: 1722374
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard statements: H315-H319-H335
Precautionary statements: P261-P305 + P351 + P338
Risk Statements (Europe): 36/37/38
Safety Statements (Europe): 26
Hazard Codes (Europe): Xi