This study investigated the dissolution behavior of l-isoleucine and l-serine in an aqueous salt solution (ammonium chloride), examining how variations in temperature and electrolyte concentration affect their solubility. We conducted careful experiments and used mathematical calculations to explore interactions at a molecular level. We observed that the structure of these amino acids and salt concentration in the aqueous medium influence their interactions, which affects dissolution. In the presence of electrolytes, l-isoleucine demonstrated a salting-out effect whereas l-serine showed a salting-in effect. This work examines the solute–solvent interactions of these solutes in aqueous ammonium chloride solutions. l-isoleucine exhibits a nonspontaneous reaction with increasing salt concentrations whereas l-serine shows spontaneous behavior. Gibbs free energy analysis revealed greater stability of l-serine. The pH and conductance measurements showed how these factors influence solution properties. This insight helps us comprehend the nature and behavior of these molecules in different situations, which could be helpful in drug formulation or protein purification in the future.
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