alphaaminovaleric
Alpha-aminoisovaleric acid (AIV) is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative that has garnered attention in both scientific research and popular culture. Structurally, it is a branched-chain compound with the chemical formula C₅H₁₁NO₂. Unlike standard proteinogenic amino acids, AIV is not incorporated into proteins during translation and is not classified as an essential amino acid. It is often referred to as a "non-proteinogenic" amino acid due to its absence in the genetic code.
Alpha-aminoisovaleric acid is found in trace amounts in certain foods, including dairy products, meat, and some
In the 1960s, AIV gained notoriety as a component of a synthetic drug known as "alpha-aminoisovaleric acid"
Due to its structural similarity to other psychoactive compounds, AIV has been classified as a controlled substance
In summary, alpha-aminoisovaleric acid is an unusual amino acid derivative with minimal known biological function. While