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Glycine (Bk)
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Glycine (Bk) is the simplest amino acid and a key building block in protein synthesis, widely used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and as a buffering agent in biochemical research. It also serves as a nutritional supplement and excipient in formulations. This high-purity glycine meets pharmaceutical and research-grade standards with a CAS number of 56-40-6, molecular formula NH2CH2COOH, and a molecular weight of 75.06 g/mol. It is stable at ambient storage conditions and carries no signal word for hazard classification. Molekula supplies glycine (Bk) from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 90036150
- CAS Number
- 56-40-6
- IUPAC Name
- 2-aminoacetic acid
- EC Number
- 200-272-2
- Molecular Formula
- NH2CH2COOH
- Molecular Weight
- 75.06
- Exact Mass
- 75.032
- SMILES
- C(C(=O)O)N
- InChIKey
- DHMQDGOQFOQNFH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C2H5NO2/c3-1-2(4)5/h1,3H2,(H,4,5)
- PubChem CID
- 750
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Appearance
- White crystals
- Odour
- Odorless
- Melting Point
- 290 °C decomposes
- Density
- 1.161 g/cm³ at 20 °C
- Solubility (other solvents)
- Insoluble in ethanol, ethyl ether, slightly soluble in acetone; very soluble in water
- Vapour Pressure
- 0.00000013 mmHg
- pKa
- pKa = 2.37 (at 20 °C)
- log P (octanol/water)
- -3.21
Source: PubChem CID 750 (HSDB, Haz-Map, DrugBank)
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Frequently asked questions
What is glycine (Bk) commonly used for?
Glycine (Bk) is primarily used as a non-toxic buffer in biochemical research, pharmaceutical formulations, and as a nutrient in cell culture media.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of glycine (Bk)?
The chemical formula is **NH₂CH₂COOH**, and the molecular weight is **75.06 g/mol**.
How should glycine (Bk) be stored?
Store glycine (Bk) at **ambient temperature** in a tightly sealed container, away from moisture and strong oxidizing agents.
What grades of glycine (Bk) does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies glycine in **Biochemical (Bk) grade**, suitable for research and laboratory applications.
Can Molekula supply glycine (Bk) in bulk quantities?
Yes, glycine (Bk) is available in bulk quantities upon request—contact our sales team for custom packaging options.
What documentation comes with an order of glycine (Bk)?
Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and batch-specific documentation for traceability.
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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 2000 from ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified facilities. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.