| Formula / Notation | C2H5NO2 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 56-40-6 |
| Molecular Weight | 75.07 |
| Melting Point | 451 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.1607 (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 64 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Glycine appears as white crystals. (NTP, 1992) |
| Also Known As | 2-aminoacetic acid; 56-40-6; 2-Aminoacetic acid; aminoacetic acid; Aminoethanoic acid; Glycocoll; Glycolixir; Glicoamin; Glycosthene; Aciport |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Glycine?
Glycine is the simplest (and the only achiral) proteinogenic amino acid, with a hydrogen atom as its side chain. It has a role as a neurotransmitter, a micronutrient, a nutraceutical, a hepatoprotective agent, an EC 2.1.2.1 (glycine hydroxymethyltransferase) inhibitor, a NMDA receptor agonist and a fundamental metabolite. It is a serine family amino acid, an alpha-amino acid and a proteinogenic amino acid. It is a conjugate base of a glycinium. It is a conjugate acid of a glycinate. It is a tautomer of a glycine zwitterion.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: 2-aminoacetic acid
Other Names / Synonyms: 2-aminoacetic acid; 56-40-6; 2-Aminoacetic acid; aminoacetic acid; Aminoethanoic acid; Glycocoll; Glycolixir; Glicoamin; Glycosthene; Aciport
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 451 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.1607 (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 75.07 |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 64 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Glycine appears as white crystals. (NTP, 1992) |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Glycine is the simplest (and the only achiral) proteinogenic amino acid, with a hydrogen atom as its side chain. It has a role as a neurotransmitter, a micronutrient, a nutraceutical, a hepatoprotective agent, an EC 2.1.2.1 (glycine hydroxymethyltransferase) inhibitor, a NMDA receptor agonist and a fundamental metabolite. It is a serine family amino acid, an alpha-amino acid and a proteinogenic amino acid. It is a conjugate base of a glycinium. It is a conjugate acid of a glycinate. It is a tautomer of a glycine zwitterion.
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for Glycine is: C2H5NO2