CAS Number56-40-6
Synonyms1-aminomethyl-2-hydroxymethylbenzene; aminomethylbenzyl alcohol; 2-Aminomethyl-1-hydroxymethylbenzene; aminomethylcarboxylic acid; carboxymethylamine; MFCD00236360; Glycine; EINECS 200-272-2; 1-hydroxymethyl-2-aminomethylbenzene; H-Gly-OH
Molecular FormulaC2H5NO2
Molecular Weight75.067
Purity98.5%
Density1.3±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point240.9±23.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point240 °C (dec.)(lit.)
AppearanceWhite to off-white crystalline powder
EINECS200-272-2
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| Chemical & Physical Properties | |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 56-40-6 |
| Catalog No. | 2A-9007901 |
| Chinese Name | 甘氨酸 |
| Synonyms | 1-aminomethyl-2-hydroxymethylbenzene; aminomethylbenzyl alcohol; 2-Aminomethyl-1-hydroxymethylbenzene; aminomethylcarboxylic acid; carboxymethylamine; MFCD00236360; Glycine; EINECS 200-272-2; 1-hydroxymethyl-2-aminomethylbenzene; H-Gly-OH |
| Molecular Formula | C2H5NO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 75.067 |
| Purity | 98.5 |
| Density | 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Boiling Point | 240.9±23.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Melting Point | 240 °C (dec.)(lit.) |
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder |
| Water Solubility | 25 g/100 mL (25 ºC) |
| Storage Condition | 1. Packed in plastic bags, polypropylene woven bag |
| Application | Glycine is an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system and a co-agonist of glutamate, with the potential to promote glutamatergic NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartic acid) receptor excitation. |
| EINECS | 200-272-2 |
| HTC | 29224910 |
| PubChem ID | 24873323 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00008131 |
| SMILES | NCC(=O)O |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C2H5NO2/c3-1-2(4)5/h1,3H2,(H,4,5) |
| InChI Key | DHMQDGOQFOQNFH-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Hazard Symbols | Transport |
| Bioactivity | Glycine is an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the CNS and also acts as a co-agonist along with glutamate, facilitating an excitatory potential at the glutaminergic N-methyl-D-aspartic acid (NMDA) receptors. Related Catalog Signaling Pathways >> Membrane Transporter/Ion Channel >> iGluR Signaling Pathways >> Neuronal Signaling >> iGluR Research Areas >> Neurological Disease Natural Products >> Others Target Human Endogenous Metabolite References [1]. Johnson JW, et al. Glycine potentiates the NMDA response in cultured mouse brain neurons. Nature. 1987 Feb 5-11;325(6104):529-31. Chemical & Physical Properties Density 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 240.9±23.0 °C at 760 mmHg Melting Point 240 °C (dec.)(lit.) Molecular Formula C2H5NO2 Molecular Weight 75.067 Flash Point 99.5±22.6 °C Exact Mass 75.032028 PSA 63.32000 LogP -1.03 Vapour Pressure 0.0±1.0 mmHg at 25°C Index of Refraction 1.461 InChIKey DHMQDGOQFOQNFH-UHFFFAOYSA-N SMILES NCC(=O)O Storage condition 2-8°C Stability Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Water Solubility 25 g/100 mL (25 ºC) |
| Use of | Glycine is an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the CNS and also acts as a co-agonist along with glutamate, facilitating an excitatory potential at the glutaminergic N-methyl-D-aspartic acid (NMDA) receptors. Properties Articles1239 Name glycine Synonym More Synonyms Glycine Biological Activity Description Glycine is an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the CNS and also acts as a co-agonist along with glutamate, facilitating an excitatory potential at the glutaminergic N-methyl-D-aspartic acid (NMDA) receptors. Related Catalog Signaling Pathways >> Membrane Transporter/Ion Channel >> iGluR Signaling Pathways >> Neuronal Signaling >> iGluR Research Areas >> Neurological Disease Natural Products >> Others Human Endogenous Metabolite References [1]. Johnson JW, et al. Glycine potentiates the NMDA response in cultured mouse brain neurons. Nature. 1987 Feb 5-11;325(6104):529-31. Chemical & Physical Properties Molecular Formula C2H5NO2 Exact Mass 75.032028 PSA 63.32000 LogP -1.03 Index of Refraction 1.461 InChIKey DHMQDGOQFOQNFH-UHFFFAOYSA-N SMILES NCC(=O)O Stability Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| Transport Info | Shipping Name: UN |
| MSDS Transport Info | Module 14. Shipping information 14.1 UN dangerous goods number European Land Transport Dangerous Regulations: -International Maritime Dangerous Regulations: -International Air Transport Dangerous Regulations: - 14.2 United Nations shipping name European Land Transport Dangerous Regulations: Non-dangerous goods IMDG Code: Non-dangerous goods International air transport dangerous goods regulations: non-dangerous goods 14.3 Transport hazard categories European Land Transport Dangerous Regulations: -International Maritime Dangerous Regulations: -International Air Transport Dangerous Regulations: - 14.4 Package group European Land Transport Dangerous Regulations: -International Maritime Dangerous Regulations: -International Air Transport Dangerous Regulations: - 14.5 Environmental hazards European Land Transport Danger Regulations: No International Maritime Danger Regulations International Air Transport Danger Regulations: No Marine pollutants (yes/no): No 14.6 Special reminder to users No data available |
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