L-Isoleucine is a branched-chain essential amino acid, chemically (2S,3S)-2-amino-3-methylpentanoic acid (CAS 73-32-5), with molecular formula C6H13NO2 and a molecular weight of 131.17. It is fermentation-derived and supplied as a free-form crystalline powder standardized to a typical assay of >=98.5% (USP/EP/FCC). Although it shares the same molecular formula and molecular weight as L-leucine, it is a distinct constitutional isomer that carries two stereocenters (2S,3S) versus leucine's one, and it differs from L-valine by one methylene unit. Unlike the fixed-ratio 2:1:1, 4:1:1 and 8:1:1 blends, it is a single defined amino acid supplied with its own CAS number and formula. We manufacture it in powder, capsule and tablet formats.
- Powders
- Capsules
- Tablets
Applications
Single amino acid supplements, sports-nutrition drink powders, capsules and tablets, and multi-ingredient amino-acid blends.
Documentation & quality
Every order is backed by the documents your quality team files, and the controls behind them.
Certificate of Analysis
every batchSpecification sheet
on requestAllergen statement
on requestGMO statement
on requestTraceability
on requestSafety Data Sheet
where applicableHow it’s controlled
- Identity verified on every incoming raw material
- Screened for heavy metals and microbial contaminants
- Full batch and lot traceability
- Produced under our certified GMP system
Other forms of Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAA)
L-Leucine
(2S)-2-amino-4-methylpentanoic acid
- CAS
- 61-90-5
- Formula
- C6H13NO2
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
L-Valine
(2S)-2-amino-3-methylbutanoic acid
- CAS
- 72-18-4
- Formula
- C5H11NO2
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
BCAA 2:1:1
Blend of L-leucine, L-isoleucine and L-valine
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
BCAA 4:1:1
Blend of L-leucine, L-isoleucine and L-valine
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
BCAA 8:1:1
Blend of L-leucine, L-isoleucine and L-valine
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Instantized BCAA 2:1:1 (soy lecithin)
Blend of L-leucine, L-isoleucine and L-valine with soy lecithin dispersant
- Vegan
- Gluten-free