Glycine

Glycine has a wide variety of uses, including as an additive in pet food and animal feed, in foods and pharmaceuticals as a sweetener/taste enhancer, or as a component of food supplements and protein drinks. It also used in a variety of industrial and chemical processes such as the production of fertilisers.

Synonyms
Aminoacetic acid, 2 - Aminoacetic Acid, E 640, Glicoamin, Gly, Glycine, Glycocoll, Glycolixir, Glycosthene, L - Glycine
Chemical Formula
C2H5NO2
CAS Number
56-40-6

Characteristics

Molar Weight
75.067 g/mol
Melting Point
233 °C
Flash Point
176.67 °C
Density
1.61 g/cc
Forms
Crystals, Powder, White, Crystalline, Solid

Uses and Applications

Key applications

  • Food additive
  • Nutritional supplements
  • Flavouring agent
  • Agricultural
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Personal care
  • Animal feed
  • Soaps and detergents
  • Beauty products

Industries

  • Pharma
  • Mining
  • Beauty & Personal Care
  • Food & Nutrition
  • Animal Nutrition