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THE SOLUBILITY OF d-VALINE IN WATER.

J B Dalton¹, C L Schmidt

¹Division of Biochemistry, University of California Medical School, Berkeley.

The Journal of General Physiology

|October 30, 2009

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The solubility of d-valine in water was measured between 0-60°C. Crystallization method impacts d-valine solubility, showing a dependence on crystal form.

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Area of Science:

Biochemistry
Physical Chemistry

Background:

Amino acids are fundamental building blocks of proteins.
Understanding amino acid solubility is crucial for pharmaceutical and biochemical applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the solubility of d-valine in aqueous solutions.
To investigate the influence of crystallization methods on d-valine solubility.

Main Methods:

Solubility measurements of d-valine in water across a temperature range of 0-60°C.
Analysis of solubility variations based on different crystallization techniques.

Main Results:

The solubility of d-valine in water was quantified from 0 to 60 degrees Celsius.
A significant variation in solubility was observed, correlating with the crystallization method employed.

Conclusions:

Solubility of d-valine is temperature-dependent within the studied range.
The crystal form of d-valine directly influences its aqueous solubility, highlighting the importance of crystallization control.