
Product Details
Product Name: Glycine | CAS No.: 56-40-6 |
EC-No.: 200-272-2 | Min. Order: 1ton |
Purity: 99% | Supply Ability: 1000T/M |
Release date: 2025/10/21 |
Glycine
CAS No: 56-40-6
Chemical Name: Aminoacetic Acid
Molecular Formula: C?H?NO?
Molecular Weight: 75.07 g/mol
1. Product Description
Glycine is the simplest amino acid, appearing as a white crystalline powder with a sweet taste. It is non-toxic, odorless, and highly soluble in water. Glycine is widely used as a nutritional supplement, buffering agent, flavor enhancer, and pharmaceutical excipient.
2. Specifications – Food / Pharmaceutical Grade (USP / FCC / EP Compliant)
Item | Specification / Typical Value | Test Method / Standard |
---|---|---|
Appearance | White crystalline powder | Visual |
Identification | Positive for glycine | USP / FCC |
Assay (C?H?NO?) | 98.5 – 101.5 % (on dry basis) | Titration / HPLC |
Loss on Drying (105 °C) | ≤ 0.2 % | USP |
Residue on Ignition (Ash) | ≤ 0.1 % | USP |
pH (5 % solution) | 5.5 – 7.0 | 25 °C |
Specific Optical Rotation | +0.1° to –0.1° | USP |
Chloride (Cl?) | ≤ 0.007 % | USP |
Sulfate (SO?2?) | ≤ 0.0065 % | USP |
Ammonium (NH??) | ≤ 0.02 % | USP |
Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 10 ppm | USP <231> |
Lead (Pb) | ≤ 1 ppm | ICP |
Arsenic (As) | ≤ 1 ppm | ICP |
Cadmium (Cd) | ≤ 1 ppm | ICP |
Mercury (Hg) | ≤ 0.1 ppm | ICP |
Solubility | Freely soluble in water, insoluble in ethanol | FCC |
Microbiological Limits | Total plate count ≤ 1000 cfu/g; Yeast & Mold ≤ 100 cfu/g; E. coli, Salmonella negative | ISO / USP |
3. Specifications – Feed / Industrial Grade
Item | Specification / Typical Value |
---|---|
Appearance | White crystalline powder |
Assay (C?H?NO?) | ≥ 98.0 % |
Moisture | ≤ 0.3 % |
Residue on Ignition | ≤ 0.3 % |
Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 20 ppm |
Loss on Drying | ≤ 0.5 % |
Typical Applications:
Feed additive for poultry and aquaculture
Intermediate in chemical synthesis
Buffering agent in electroplating or cosmetics
4. Typical Applications
Food & Beverage: Flavor enhancer, buffering agent, sweetener
Nutraceuticals: Amino acid supplement for wellness and recovery
Pharmaceuticals: Excipient, stabilizer, or API intermediate
Feed Nutrition: Improves protein utilization and animal growth
Industrial: Electroplating, cosmetics, biochemical research
5. Physical & Chemical Properties
Property | Value |
---|---|
Appearance | White crystalline powder |
Taste | Sweet, mild |
Solubility | 25 g/100 mL water (25 °C) |
Density | 1.607 g/cm3 |
Melting Point | 240 °C (decomposes) |
Stability | Stable under normal temperature and dry conditions |
6. Storage & Handling
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area
Keep container tightly closed to prevent contamination and moisture absorption
Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and heat
Handle using GMP / HACCP standards for food and pharma applications
7. Packaging
Grade | Packaging Options |
---|---|
Food / Pharma Grade | 25 kg fiber drum or multi-layer paper bag with PE liner |
Feed / Industrial Grade | 25 kg woven bag or jumbo bag on request |
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