Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
451 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
density
1.1607 (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink
solubility
greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 64 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
vapor_pressure
0.00000013 [mmHg]
ph
0.2 molar soln in water: 4.0
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 56-40-6 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-aminoacetic acid |
| InChI Key | DHMQDGOQFOQNFH-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 750 |
| INCI Name | GLYCINE |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Glycine (CAS 56-40-6) is an amino acid with the molecular formula C2H5NO2 that functions as a pH adjustment agent in industrial applications. This crystalline solid, with a melting point of 451°F and high water solubility, is utilized in textile processing operations. Also known as aminoacetic acid or aminoethanoic acid, glycine provides reliable pH control in textile manufacturing processes.