W328707

Glycine

99%, FCC

• Synonym(s): Aminoacetic acid, Aminoethanoic acid, Glycocoll
• Linear Formula: NH₂CH₂COOH
• CAS Number: 56-40-6
• Molecular Weight: 75.07
• FEMA Number: 3287
• Beilstein: 635782
• EC Number: 200-272-2
• Council of Europe no.: 4118
• MDL number: MFCD00008131
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901611
• Flavis number: 17.034
• NACRES: NA.21
• Organoleptic: odorless
• Biological source: synthetic
• Agency: meets purity specifications of JECFA
• Food allergen: no known allergens

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 300; 400
• Agency: meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: FCC; FDA 21 CFR 170.50; FDA 21 CFR 172.320; FDA 21 CFR 172.812
• Assay: 99%
• form: crystalline powder
• pKa (25 °C): (1) 2.35, (2) 9.60; 2.35
• mp: 240 °C (dec.) (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: odorless
• SMILES string: NCC(O)=O
• InChI: 1S/C2H5NO2/c3-1-2(4)5/h1,3H2,(H,4,5)
• InChI key: DHMQDGOQFOQNFH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

• From Collagen Mimetics to Collagen Hybridization and Back.: This study explores the use of glycine-rich collagen mimetics in developing hybridized collagen structures, offering insights into biocompatible materials and tissue engineering applications (Ratnatilaka Na Bhuket et al., 2024).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Inhibitory neurotransmitter in spinal cord, allosteric regulator of NMDA receptors.

Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves