Glycine, for molecular biology 99.5%

Name: Glycine, for molecular biology 99.5%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-003339

About Glycine, for molecular biology 99.5%

Glycine is a molecular biology reagent (Molecular Biology grade) carrying the CAS registry number 56-40-6 with a typical assay of 99.5%. The compound has the formula C2H5NO2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 75.07 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 2-aminoacetic acid. Common synonyms include Aminoacetic acid and Aminoethanoic acid.

The material typically appears as a white to off-white powder. Literature values give a melting point of 240 °C. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

Typical applications include electrophoresis, DNA/RNA workflows, protein analysis and molecular biology workflows. Typical end-use sectors are academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Available in 100 g, 500 g, 1 kg and 4 x 25 kg packs, Glycine is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Electrophoresis
DNA/RNA workflows
Protein analysis
Molecular biology workflows

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Glycine, for molecular biology 99.5%
Catalogue No.	VQ-003339
CAS Number	56-40-6
IUPAC name	2-aminoacetic acid
Molecular formula	C₂H₅NO₂
Molecular weight	75.07 g/mol
Exact mass	75.032
Grade	Molecular Biology
Purity / assay	99.5%
HSN code	29224910
InChIKey	DHMQDGOQFOQNFH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(C(=O)O)N
PubChem CID	750

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Melting point	240 °C
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

Synthesis

Glycine, 98%

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

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BP/USP/EP / Cell Cult…

Glycine, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested

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

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Cell Culture

Glycine, cell culture tested

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

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AR

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

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IP/BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur.…

Glycine, IP/BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., AR, cell culture tested

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

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IP/USP

Glycine, IP/USP 98.50–101.50%

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, for molecular biology 99.5%?

The CAS Registry Number of Glycine, for molecular biology 99.5% is 56-40-6. It is also known as Aminoacetic acid, Aminoethanoic acid, Glycocoll.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Glycine, for molecular biology 99.5%?

Glycine, for molecular biology 99.5% 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, for molecular biology 99.5% can I order?

We supply Glycine, for molecular biology 99.5% in Molecular Biology (99.5%) grade, in 100 g, 500 g, 1 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, for molecular biology 99.5%?

Yes. Every lot of Glycine, for molecular biology 99.5% 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, for molecular biology 99.5% be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Glycine, for molecular biology 99.5% worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.