Glycine, 98%

Name: Glycine, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-008498

About Glycine, 98%

Glycine is a carboxylic acid (Synthesis grade) carrying the CAS registry number 56-40-6, specified at 98% purity. The compound has the formula C2H5NO2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 75.07 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 2-aminoacetic acid. It is also known as Aminoacetic acid or Aminoethanoic acid.

It is supplied as a white powder or crystals or crystalline powder. Reported physical data include a melting point of 197-201 °C and a density of 1.607 g/cm3. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

Typical applications include cosmetics and personal care and organic synthesis. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and cosmetics and personal care.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Glycine in 100 g, 250 g, 500 g and 5 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Cosmetics & personal care
Organic synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Glycine, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-008498
CAS Number	56-40-6
IUPAC name	2-aminoacetic acid
Molecular formula	C₂H₅NO₂
Molecular weight	75.07 g/mol
Exact mass	75.032
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29224910
InChIKey	DHMQDGOQFOQNFH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(C(=O)O)N
PubChem CID	750

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	White powder or crystals or crystalline powder
Melting point	197-201 °C
Density	1.607 g/cm3
LogP (XLogP3)	-3.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 3
TPSA	63.3 Å²
Synonyms	Aminoacetic acid, Aminoethanoic acid, Glycocoll, Glicoamin, Glycosthene, Hampshire glycine, Amitone, Acetic acid, amino-, Sucre de gelatine, GLY (IUPAC abbrev), Glyzin, Acido aminoacetico

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 56-40-6

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MW: 75.07 g/mol

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Formula: C₂H₅NO₂
MW: 75.07 g/mol

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Molecular Biology

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Formula: C₂H₅NO₂
MW: 75.07 g/mol

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AR

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Formula: C₂H₅NO₂
MW: 75.07 g/mol

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IP/BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur.…

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CAS: 56-40-6
Formula: C₂H₅NO₂
MW: 75.07 g/mol

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IP/USP

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CAS: 56-40-6
Formula: C₂H₅NO₂
MW: 75.07 g/mol

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Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Glycine, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of Glycine, 98% is 56-40-6. It is also known as Aminoacetic acid, Aminoethanoic acid, Glycocoll.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Glycine, 98%?

Glycine, 98% has the molecular formula C2H5NO2 and a molecular weight of 75.07 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-aminoacetic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of Glycine, 98% can I order?

We supply Glycine, 98% in Synthesis (98%) grade, in 100 g, 250 g, 500 g, 5 kg, 4 x 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Glycine, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of Glycine, 98% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Glycine, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Glycine, 98% worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.