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W328707

Sigma-Aldrich

Glycine

99%, FCC

Synonym(s):

Aminoacetic acid, Aminoethanoic acid, Glycocoll

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About This Item

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

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

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

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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.

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

Regulatory Listings

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JAN Code

W328707-1KG:
W328707-VAR:
W328707-10KG:
W328707-SAMPLE:
W328707-25KG:
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