glycine

glycine

AT2O2728

CAS 56-40-6

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Overview

glycine (2-Aminoacetic acid) is a non-essential amino acid. It is found primarily in gelatin and silk fibroin and used therapeutically as a nutrient. It is also a fast inhibitory neurotransmitter.

Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC2H5NO2
Molecular Weight75.07
CAS Numbers56-40-6
SolubilityDMSO
Purity98% by HPLC
SMILES CodeNCC(O)=O

Storage and Handling

0C Short Term, -20C Long Term

References

Johnson JW, et al. Glycine potentiates the NMDA response in cultured mouse brain neurons. Nature. 1987 Feb 5-11;325[6104] 529-31.