Side chain polarity Reset Display the isopropyl side-chain as Ball & Stick. Some facts on L-valine. Abbreviation: Val. One-letter code: V. Molecular mass: 117 daltons. Side chain (or R-group) features: Structural formula: Formula: -CH-(CH3)2; Category: hydrophobic; aliphatic. pKa: none. Return to image of Val.
Some facts on L-valine.