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Product Name:
Glycine
Formula:
C2H5NO2
Synonyms:
Glycine;TG;Aminoacetic acid;2-Aminoacetic acid;TGC
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SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Warning |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Description
Glycine is the smallest possible of the 20 amino acids that are essential for human life.It is the only achiral amino acid in that the carbon atom bearing the carboxylate and amino groups is not a stereogenic center.Glycine is a building block for making proteins in the body. It is also involved in transmitting chemical signals in the brain, so there's interest in using it for schizophrenia and improving memory.