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Glycine CAS#56-40-6

Glycine CAS#56-40-6

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Glycine
Gly
G
colorless crystals

Glycine is the smallest protein-forming amino acid and differs from most amino acids in being non-chiral. It forms colorless crystals with a sweet taste, and its minimal side chain contributes flexibility within protein structures. Typical uses include biochemical work and food or pharmaceutical formulation. Technical and pharmaceutical grades serve different requirements and should be selected according to the intended application.

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product description

Smallest and Simplest Amino Acid Structure: Glycine has the smallest molecular size among all proteinogenic amino acids, allowing it to fit easily into tight spaces within protein structures and contribute to molecular flexibility.


Excellent Compatibility with Diverse Environments: Due to its minimal side chain consisting of only one hydrogen atom, glycine can adapt well to both hydrophilic and hydrophobic environments, enhancing its versatility in biological and industrial applications.


Non-Chiral and Structurally Unique: Unlike most amino acids, glycine is not chiral, giving it distinctive chemical and biological behavior that is valuable in protein synthesis and formulation stability.


High Purity, Mild Taste, and Broad Applicability: As a colorless, sweet-tasting crystalline solid, glycine is suitable for use in food, pharmaceutical, and biochemical applications where purity, safety, and neutral sensory properties are important.


Products Description of Glycine CAS#56-40-6

Glycine (Gly/G, NH₂CH₂COOH) is the smallest proteinogenic amino acid, encoded by four codons (GGU/GGC/GGA/GGG). A non-chiral, sweet-tasting colorless crystal, it functions in both hydrophilic and hydrophobic environments. Glycine is also the genus name for soybeans (Glycine max).


Product Applications of Glycine CAS#56-40-6

U.S. glycine is mainly sold as USP grade (80–85% market share) and technical grade. A higher-purity pharmaceutical grade exists for intravenous applications, exceeding USP standards and priced at a premium.


Product Specifications

Parameters


Melting point240 °C (dec.) (lit.)
Boiling point233°C
bulk density920kg/m3
density1.595
vapor pressure0.0000171 Pa (25 °C)
refractive index1.4264 (estimate)
FEMA3287 | GLYCINE
Fp176.67°C
storage temp.2-8°C
solubilityH2O: 100 mg/mL
pka2.35(at 25℃)
formpowder
color<5 (200 mg/mL)(APHA)
PH4(0.2 molar aqueous solution)
PH Range4
OdorOdorless
Odor Typeodorless
biological sourcesynthetic
Water Solubility25 g/100 mL (25 ºC)
λmaxλ: 260 nm Amax: 0.05
λ: 280 nm Amax: 0.05
Merck144,491
JECFA Number1421
BRN635782
Stability:Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Cosmetics Ingredients FunctionsANTISTATIC
BUFFERING
SKIN CONDITIONING
HAIR CONDITIONING
InChIKeyDHMQDGOQFOQNFH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP-3.21
CAS DataBase Reference56-40-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry ReferenceGlycine(56-40-6)
EPA Substance Registry SystemGlycine (56-40-6)
Absorption≤0.15 at 280 at 1M
CAS Number Unlabeled73-32-5


Safety Information


Risk Statements33
Safety Statements22-24/25
WGK Germany2
RTECSMB7600000
TSCAYes
HS Code29224910
Hazardous Substances Data56-40-6(Hazardous Substances Data)
ToxicityLD50 orally in Rabbit: 7930 mg/kg


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2. By Sea, usual and economy.
3. By Train, suit for middle Asia countries.
4. By Express, suit for small package.
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