Glycine

Product Introduction

Glycine, also known as aminoacetic acid, is a non-essential amino acid with:
• Chemical Formula: C₂H₅NO₂
• Molecular Weight: 75.07
• CAS Number: 56-40-6
• Appearance: White crystalline powder or monoclinic crystals; odorless, sweet taste
• Solubility: Soluble in water (25 g/100 mL at 25 °C), slightly soluble in ethanol; insoluble in acetone and ether
• Stability: Chemically stable; decomposes at 240 °C; optimal pH stability 6.0–7.0

Application Fields

• Food Industry: Flavoring agent in beverages, dairy, pickles; preservative by inhibiting bacteria; antioxidant; buffer; nutritional supplement
• Pharmaceutical Field: Biochemical reagent; intermediate in drug synthesis (L-dopa, Vitamin B6); therapeutic in myasthenia gravis
• Agricultural: Feed attractant and amino acid supplement; pesticide intermediate
• Industrial: Electroplating additive; buffer solutions (SDS-PAGE)
• Cosmetics: Humectant and conditioning agent

Packaging Requirements

• Material: Moisture-proof bags (PE/PP)
• Sealing: Prevent moisture and caking
• Labeling: Name, CAS, production date, shelf life, instructions
• Specs:
– Solid: 25 kg/bag
– Lab: 100 g, 500 g

Storage and Transportation

Storage:
• Dry, cool, ventilated; avoid moisture
• Inspect packaging integrity

Transportation:
• Replace damaged bags; dedicated vehicles
• PPE: masks, gloves, goggles