GLYCINE
- Abbreviation: Gly
- Chemical Name: Aminoacetic Acid
- Chemical Formula: C2H5NO2
- Molecular Weight: 75.07
- Nitrogen Content: 18.66%
- CAS Number: 56-40-6
- Conforms To: USP, EP, JP
- Solubility: Freely soluble in water
- Assay: 98.5 to 101.0%
- Description: White crystals or crystalline powder; sweet taste
- Country of Origin: USA: Sourced by Ajinomoto
- Manufacturing Process: Enzymatic
- Packaging: 1 Kg, 10 Kg poly pail, 50 Kg fiber drum
- Additional Information: Glycine, a non-essential amino acid, is a component of antioxidant glutathione and is used in pharmaceuticals for treating eczema and dermatitis. It is found in parental and enteral nutrition and in many foods as a seasoning or natural preservative due to its antimicrobial properties.
