Glycine

Chemical Name  Aminoacetic acid, Glycocoll

Molecular Formula  C2H5NO2

Molecular Weight  75.06

CAS No.  56-40-6

Characteristics

White crystals or crystalline powder, odorless having a peculiar sweetness. It readily solves in water, slightly in ethanol, does not solve in acetone or ethyl ether.

Quality Standards  FCCIV, USP24 and BP93 etc.

Application & Function

Mainly used in food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, biochemical research, and other fields.

The main functions in the human body include protein synthesis, energy source, heme synthesis, creatine synthesis, and the action of neurotransmitters.

1. Protein synthesis: As the basic unit that makes up proteins, glycine participates in the synthesis of all proteins in the body and plays a crucial role in the human body.

2. Energy source: Glycine can be metabolized by the body to produce energy and plays an indispensable role in the body.

3. Heme synthesis: Glycine is an important component of hemoglobin, a blood protein that carries oxygen.

4. Creatine synthesis: Glycine is used together with arginine and methionine for the synthesis of creatine, which is crucial for energy supply to muscle cells.

5. The role of neurotransmitters: Glycine is also a neurotransmitter that exerts inhibitory effects in the central nervous system, helping to regulate signal transmission in the brain and other neural tissues.

6. The synthesis of other bioactive substances: Glycine also participates in the synthesis of other important bioactive substances such as choline.

In addition, glycine has applications in the fields of medicine and nutritional supplements, for example, sometimes used to treat certain types of amino acid metabolism disorders or as part of exercise nutrition supplements. However, the use of any supplements should be guided by medical professionals.

Package  25kg/drum