1295800

Glycine

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): Aminoacetic acid, Aminoethanoic acid, Glycocoll
• Linear Formula: NH₂CH₂COOH
• CAS Number: 56-40-6
• Molecular Weight: 75.07
• Beilstein: 635782
• MDL number: MFCD00008131
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329749956
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• API family: glycine
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• pH: 4(0.2 molar aqueous solution)
• pKa (25 °C): (1) 2.35, (2) 9.60; 2.35
• mp: 240 °C (dec.) (lit.)
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• SMILES string: NCC(O)=O
• InChI: 1S/C2H5NO2/c3-1-2(4)5/h1,3H2,(H,4,5)
• InChI key: DHMQDGOQFOQNFH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Glycine USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:

• Glycine Irrigation
• Theophylline Sodium Glycinate
• Glycyl-l-tyrosine
• Glycyl-l-glutamine
• Pyrroloquinoline Quinone Disodium

Biochem/physiol Actions

Inhibitory neurotransmitter in spinal cord, allosteric regulator of NMDA receptors.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 13 - Non Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1