L-isoleucine (I)

Side chain polarity Reset
Display the methylene portion of the side-chain as Ball & Stick.

Some facts on L-isoleucine.

1. Abbreviation: Ile.
2. One-letter code: I.
3. Molecular mass: 131 daltons.
4. Side chain (or R-group) features:
   • Structural formula:
     
   • Formula: -CH(-CH₃)-CH₂-CH₃;
   • Category: hydrophobic; aliphatic.
   • pK_a: none.