Glycine
CAS 56-40-6
EC 200-272-2
Formula C2H5NO2
MW 75.07 g/mol
Amino Acids & Peptides Personal Care & CosmeticsPharmaceuticals & HealthcareFood & Nutrition Humectant & MoisturizingpH Regulation & Buffering
Description
Glycine (CAS 56-40-6) is the simplest amino acid, commercially known under names including Glycocoll, Padil, Aciport, and TT BUFFER. It carries no E-code designation and is identified under EC number 200-272-2 with molecular formula C2H5NO2.
In personal care formulations, glycine functions as a hair and skin conditioner by binding moisture at the surface level and supporting the skin's natural hydration balance. In pharmaceutical and food manufacturing, it serves as a buffering agent and pH regulator, stabilising solutions within defined pH ranges through its zwitterionic character at physiological conditions.
Glycine is available in food-grade (FCC), pharmaceutical-grade (Ph.Eur.), and technical grades as a white crystalline powder. It is fully REACH-registered and supplied under HS code 29224910. Standard packaging formats include 25 kg bags, with bulk options available depending on grade and volume requirements.
In personal care formulations, glycine functions as a hair and skin conditioner by binding moisture at the surface level and supporting the skin's natural hydration balance. In pharmaceutical and food manufacturing, it serves as a buffering agent and pH regulator, stabilising solutions within defined pH ranges through its zwitterionic character at physiological conditions.
Glycine is available in food-grade (FCC), pharmaceutical-grade (Ph.Eur.), and technical grades as a white crystalline powder. It is fully REACH-registered and supplied under HS code 29224910. Standard packaging formats include 25 kg bags, with bulk options available depending on grade and volume requirements.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | 290 °C (decomp) |
| Boiling Point | 233°C |
| Density | 1.161 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C |
| Flash Point | 176.67°C |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Color | <5 (200 mg/mL)(APHA) |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Form | powder |
| Water Solubility | 25 g/100 mL (25 ºC) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0000171 Pa (25 °C) |
| Refractive Index | 1.4264 (estimate) |
| pH | 4(0.2 molar aqueous solution) |
| Log P | -3.21 |
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29224910 |
| Storage Class | 11 - Combustible Solids |
| WGK (Germany) | 2 |
Other Names
2-aminoacetic acidGlyHglyGlycine ZwitterionPadilAciportGlicoaminGlycocollGlycolixir
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