CAS · 56-40-6
Product Overview
Glycine is a high-purity amino-acid supplied for industrial and specialty chemical applications. Contact our team for specifications, packaging options and lead times.
Product Specifications
| Grade: | USP39 |
|---|---|
| Assay: | White crystalline powder, odourless |
| Assay (C2H5NO2): | 98.5 ~ 101.5% |
| Appearance of solution: | Clear |
| Identification IR: | Meets the requirement |
| Chloride (as Cl): | 0.007% max |
| Heavy metals (as Pb): | 0.001% max |
| Sulfate (as SO4): | 0.0065% max |
| Loss on drying: | 0.2% max |
| Residue on ignition: | 0.1% max |
| Hydrolyzable substances: | Conforms |
| Lead: | 5 ppm max |
| Chromatographic purity: | Meets the requirements |
| Organic volatile impurities: | Meets the requirements |
| Arsenic: | 1 ppm max |
| Cadmium: | 1 ppm max |
| Mercury: | 0.1 ppm max |
Applications
1. Pharmaceuticals and Medicine
Used as an excipient in drug formulations.
Acts as a buffering agent in intravenous (IV) solutions.
Component in oral rehydration salts and amino acid infusions.
Plays a role in the treatment of conditions like benign prostatic hyperplasia, stroke, and schizophrenia due to its neurotransmitter properties (as an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system).
2. Nutritional and Food Industry
Functions as a nutritional supplement and flavor enhancer (E640).
Used in protein supplements, especially in sports and clinical nutrition.
Enhances the sweetness or umami taste of certain formulations.
A precursor in the synthesis of creatine and glutathione.
3. Agriculture and Animal Feed
Added to animal feed to promote growth and feed efficiency.
Used as a chelating agent for micronutrient fertilizers (e.g., glycine-chelated zinc or iron).
Can enhance the uptake and bioavailability of nutrients in plants.
4. Chemical and Industrial Synthesis
Starting material in the production of glyphosate, a common herbicide.
Involved in buffer preparation in biochemical labs (e.g., Tris-glycine buffers for electrophoresis).
Used as a complexing agent in electroplating and metal finishing.
5. Cosmetic and Personal Care
Included in skin care and hair care products for its moisturizing and conditioning properties.
Functions as a pH adjuster and skin-soothing agent.
Benefits
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Conclusion
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