Glycine
TL;DR: Glycine (CAS 56-40-6) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C2H5NO2 and molecular weight 75.03203 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2-aminoacetic acid
Also Known As: glycine, aminoacetic acid, 2-Aminoacetic acid, Glycocoll, Aminoethanoic acid
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C2H5NO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 75.03203 g/mol |
| XLogP | -3.2 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 63.3 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 3 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 75.03203 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 5 |
| Complexity | 42.0 |
| Melting Point | 451 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.1607 (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.00000013 [mmHg] |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 64 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | C(C(=O)O)N |
| InChIKey | DHMQDGOQFOQNFH-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Glycine is used in biotechnology workflows and life-science research, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Glycine (CAS 56-40-6) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
Glycine is a biotechnology compound identified by CAS number 56-40-6 and the molecular formula C2H5NO2 and a molecular weight of 75.03 g/mol. Physically, the compound has a density of 1.1607 (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink g/cm³, a solubility: greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 64 °F (NTP, 1992). It is also known as glycine and aminoacetic acid.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Glycine
Property Insights of Glycine
The XLogP value of -3.2 indicates that Glycine is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. The TPSA of 63.3 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for Glycine. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Glycine has 2 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 3 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Glycine?
The CAS number of Glycine is 56-40-6.
What is the molecular formula of Glycine?
The molecular formula of Glycine is C2H5NO2.
What is the molecular weight of Glycine?
The molecular weight of Glycine is 75.03203 g/mol.
What are the applications of Glycine?
Glycine is used in biotechnology workflows and life-science research, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Glycine (CAS 56-40-6) with custom synthesis available from milligram to...
Where can I buy Glycine?
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