1. Product Name: Glycine (Gly)
2. Other Name: Aminoacetic acid
3. Molecular Formula: C2H5NO2
4. CAS No.: 56-40-6
5. EINECS: 200-272-2
6. Molecular Weight: 75.07
7. Melting point: 232-236℃ (decomposition)
8. Relative Density (water=1): 1.595g/cm3
9. Water solubility: 25 g/100 mL (25℃)
10. Technological Index
Item | Index |
Appearance | White crystalline powder or granules, odorless, with special sweetness |
Glycine (calculated on a dry basis)% | 98.5-101.5 |
Chloride (calculated as Cl)%, ≤ | 0.10 |
Drying loss %, ≤ | 0.3 |
Application and Usage
It is easily soluble in water, slightly soluble in methanol and ethanol, and almost insoluble in acetone and ether.
It is used as biochemical reagent, used in medicine, feed and food additives, nitrogen fertilizer industry as non-toxic decarbonization agent.
Package, Storage and Handling
Food grade: N.W 25kg kraft paper bag or woven bag.
Industrial grade: N.W 600KG/Bag, Ton bag.
Shelf life: 2 years.
