Glycine is the simplest amino acid, supplied as a white crystalline powder.
- Food Industry: Flavour enhancer and sweetener.
- Pharmaceuticals: Buffer and excipient.
- Animal Feed: Amino acid supplement.
- Chemical Industry: Intermediate for synthesis.
| Appearance | White crystals |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Molecular Formula | C2H5NO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 75.07 g/mol |
| Melting Point | 262 °C (decomposes) |
| Density | 1.161 g/cm³ at 20 °C |
| Solubility | Very soluble in water; insoluble in ethanol |
| IUPAC Adı | 2-aminoacetic acid |
| Molekül Formülü | C2H5NO2 |
| Molekül Ağırlığı | 75.07 g/mol |
| SMILES | C(C(=O)O)N |
| InChIKey | DHMQDGOQFOQNFH-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
