Glycine

Synonyms: Aminoacetic acid, Gly, Glicoamin, Glycocoll, 2-Aminoacetic acid, Aminoethanoic acid

Glycine is the smallest of the 20 standard amino acids and the only one without a chiral center, giving it a unique position in both biochemistry and industrial chemistry. It appears as a white crystalline powder with a sweet taste and is manufactured primarily through the Strecker reaction or by hydrolysis of gelatin, yielding a highly pure product that meets pharmacopeial standards such as USP, EP, and AJI.

Because of its zwitterionic nature and excellent water solubility, glycine serves as a versatile building block in pharmaceutical synthesis, buffering systems, and as a masking agent in metal complexes. It also functions as an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system and is widely used in nutraceuticals, food additives, and cosmetics for its moisturizing and pH-stabilizing properties.

Product Highlights

• High Purity: ≥99.0% assay, suitable for pharmaceutical and food-grade applications.
• Regulatory Compliance: Produced under cGMP; meets USP, EP, and AJI standards.
• Consistent Supply: Annual capacity of 5,000 metric tons ensures reliable global delivery.
• Technical Support: Full documentation including COA, MSDS, and TDS provided with every shipment.
• Versatile Grade Options: Available in pharmaceutical, food, and technical grades.

Applications

• Pharmaceutical intermediates: used in the synthesis of peptides, antitumor agents, and buffers.
• Nutraceuticals: as a component of amino acid infusions and sports nutrition formulations.
• Food industry: flavor enhancer, sweetener, and preservative in beverages and seasonings.
• Cosmetics: pH adjuster and skin-conditioning agent in creams and lotions.
• Industrial: metal complexing agent in electroplating and cleaning solutions.

Specifications

Ordering & Supply

• Packaging: 25 kg fiber drums with double PE liners, or as per customer request.
• MOQ: 1,000 kg for standard grades.
• Lead time: 3-5 business days (stock items)
• Documentation: COA, MSDS, TDS, and regulatory support available.

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