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Glycine (White Crystals or Crystalline Powder), Fisher BioReagents™

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Glycine (White Crystals or Crystalline Powder)

Glycine is used in the preparation of Tris–Glycine electrophoresis buffers and culture media.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS

56-40-6

Molecular Formula

C2H5NO2

Molecular Weight (g/mol)

75.07

MDL Number

MFCD00008131

InChI Key

DHMQDGOQFOQNFH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonym

glycine, aminoacetic acid, glycocoll, aminoethanoic acid, glycolixir, glycosthene, aciport, glicoamin, padil, hampshire glycine

PubChem CID

750

ChEBI

CHEBI:15428

IUPAC Name

2-aminoacetic acid

SMILES

NCC(O)=O

Specifications

Melting Point

182°C

Absorbance

0.1 AU max. at 280nm

Ammonium

0.02% max.

Arsenic (As)

1ppm max.

pH

5.9 to 6.4

Color

White

Chloride

0.003% max.

Heavy Metals (as Pb)

10ppm max.

Ignition Residue

0.10% max.

Identification

Pass Test

Iron (Fe)

7ppm max.

Loss on Drying

0.20% max.

Assay Percent Range

98.5 to 101.0 %

Other Amino Acids

Pass Test

Packaging

Poly Bottle

Merck Index

15, 4526

Density

1.595g/cm³

Quantity

1 kg

Formula Weight

75.07

Percent Purity

98.5 to 101.0%

Physical Form

Powder

Chemical Name or Material

Glycine

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Hazard Statement

CAUTION!

Precautionary Statement

Emergency Overview
May cause eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur. Do not induce vomiting. Obtain medical attention. . .

NFPA

Health:1
Flammability:1
Instability:1

Recommended Storage

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