Thermo Scientific Chemicals Glycine, 99+%

Description

CAS: 56-40-6 | C2H5NO2 | 75.07 g/mol

It is employed to protect the kidneys from the harmful side effects of certain drugs used after organ transplantation as well as the liver from the harmful effects of alcohol. The solution of glycine plays an important role for deposition of alloys and metals. It is likewise useful for patients with acute alcohol hallucinosis. It is applied for treating schizophrenia, stroke, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and some rare inherited metabolic disorders.

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 56-40-6
• Molecular Formula: C2H5NO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 75.07
• MDL Number: MFCD00008131
• InChI Key: DHMQDGOQFOQNFH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: glycine, aminoacetic acid, glycocoll, aminoethanoic acid, glycolixir, glycosthene, aciport, glicoamin, padil, hampshire glycine
• PubChem CID: 750
• ChEBI: CHEBI:15428
• IUPAC Name: 2-aminoacetic acid
• SMILES: NCC(O)=O

• Melting Point: ∽245°C (decomposition)
• Assay Percent Range: 99.5+%
• Beilstein: 635782
• Merck Index: 14,4491
• Solubility Information: Soluble in pyridine,water. Sparingly soluble in ethanol. Insoluble in ether.
• Density: 1.1607
• Quantity: 250 g
• Formula Weight: 75.07
• Percent Purity: ≥99.5%
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Glycine

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	200-272-2
RTECSNumber	MB7600000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only