DL-Norvaline

Also known as: 2-Aminopentanoic acid, (±)-2-Aminopentanoic acid, DL-2-Aminopentanoic acid, DL-2-Aminovaleric acid, H-DL-Nva-OH, (±)-Norvaline, DL-alpha-Aminovaleric acid, DL-α-Aminovaleric acid, Norvaline, DL-, 2-Aminovaleric acid, alpha-Aminopentanoic acid, alpha-DL-Aminopentanoic acid, rac-norvaline, NVA, Valeric acid, 2-amino-, DL-

DL-Norvaline (CAS 760-78-1) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C5H11NO2 and a molecular weight of 117.146 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of ≥300 °C (dec.), a boiling point of 222.9±23.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 88.6±22.6 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Nov 3, 2026.

CAS No.: 760-78-1
Jingsj CID: J-1148488-1
Molecular Formula: C₅H₁₁NO₂
Molecular Weight: 117.146 g/mol
Category: Organic Acids
Last updated: 11/3/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	≥300 °C (dec.)
Boiling Point	222.9±23.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density	1.1±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point	88.6±22.6 °C
Exact Mass	117.078979
PSA	63.32000
LogP	0.38
Vapor Pressure	0.0±0.9 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index	1.464
Additional Property	1 g/10 mL (18 ºC)

Activity & Biological Data

Target	Human Endogenous Metabolite
Additional Information	[1]. Sosroseno W, et al. Arginase activity in a murine macrophage cell line (RAW264.7) stimulated with lipopolysaccharide from Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans. Oral Microbiol Immunol. 2006 Jun;21(3):145-50. [2]. El-Bassossy HM, et al. Arginase inhibition alleviates hypertension associated with diabetes: effect on endothelial dependent relaxation and NO production. Vascul Pharmacol. 2012 Nov-Dec;57(5-6):194-200.

Target

Human Endogenous Metabolite

Additional Information

[1]. Sosroseno W, et al. Arginase activity in a murine macrophage cell line (RAW264.7) stimulated with lipopolysaccharide from Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans. Oral Microbiol Immunol. 2006 Jun;21(3):145-50. [2]. El-Bassossy HM, et al. Arginase inhibition alleviates hypertension associated with diabetes: effect on endothelial dependent relaxation and NO production. Vascul Pharmacol. 2012 Nov-Dec;57(5-6):194-200.

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code	29224995

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of DL-Norvaline?

The CAS number of DL-Norvaline is 760-78-1.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of DL-Norvaline?

DL-Norvaline has molecular formula C5H11NO2 and molecular weight 117.146 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of DL-Norvaline?

For DL-Norvaline, Upstream Products: 2-Oxovaleric acid, ethyl 2-cyanopentanoate, 4-nitrosotoluene; Downstream Products: N-Carbobenzoxy-DL-norvaline, Pentanoic acid, N-Acetyl-DL-norvaline.

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Last updated: 11/3/2026

How to cite: Jingsj. "DL-Norvaline (CAS 760-78-1)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-1148488-1 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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