Isoleucine
C₆H₁₃NO₂·131.175 g/mol·Amino Acids·CID 791
Amino AcidEssentialBCAAChiral
An essential BCAA and an isomer of leucine. Has two chiral centers — only the L-form (2S,3S) is found in proteins. Important for hemoglobin synthesis, blood sugar regulation, and muscle repair.