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Revision as of 22:09, 30 April 2016
Description
A nonessential Amino acid found in Gelatin, Animal glue, silk Fibroin and sugarcane. Glycine acts as an inhibitor in neurotransmission.
Synonyms and Related Terms
GLY; aminoacetic acid; aminoethanoic acid; glycocoll
Other Properties
Soluble in water with pH 4.0 (0.2 M solution)
Insoluble in ethanol and ether.
| Composition | C2H5NO2 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 56-40-6 |
| Melting Point | 232-236 (dec) |
| Density | 1.1607 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 75.07 |
Hazards and Safety
Mallinckrodt Baker: MSDS
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Thomas Gregory, The Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Reinhold Publishing, New York, 3rd ed., 1942
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 4500