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Glycine
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Glycine |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Aminoacetic acid;Glycine;Gly |
| Chinese name | 甘氨酸 |
| Chinese synonyms | 氨基乙酸;甘氨酸;甘氨酸盐 |
| Chemical category | Amino Acids |
| CAS No. | 56-40-6 |
| EINECS No. | 200-272-2 |
| Molecular formula | C2H5NO2 |
| Molecular weight | 75.07 |
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Technical indicators
Assay ≥99.0%; chloride ≤0.01%; sulfate ≤0.02%; heavy metals (as Pb) ≤10 ppm; loss on drying ≤0.2%
Performance characteristics
White crystalline powder, sweet taste, soluble in water, simplest amino acid
Application scenarios
Food flavor enhancer, pharmaceutical intermediate, feed additive, buffer, cosmetic ingredient