Glycine

C₂H₅NO₂

IUPAC: 2-Aminoacetic acid

CAS: 56-40-6

Übersicht

Glycine is the simplest amino acid and the only one that is achiral (not optically active). It is a major component of collagen, making up about one-third of its amino acid residues. It also functions as an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 5 1,0080
Carbon C 2 12,0110
Nitrogen N 1 14,0070
Oxygen O 2 15,9990

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×5
6,7%
C
Carbon ×2
32,0%
N
Nitrogen ×1
18,7%
O
Oxygen ×2
42,6%

Verwendung

  • • Protein building block
  • • Inhibitory neurotransmitter
  • • Dietary supplement
  • • Buffer solution component

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ The only amino acid without a chiral center
  • ✦ Found in meteorites, suggesting amino acids can form in space

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Generally recognized as safe

Structure

SMILES

C(C(=O)O)N

Eigenschaften

Typ
organic
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
75,03 g/mol
Dichte
1,6070 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
233,0 °C
Löslichkeit
249 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
75,0320
XLogP
-3,2
TPSA
63,3 Ų
H-Bond Donors
2
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
1
Heavy Atoms
5
Complexity
42,0

Auch bekannt als

Gly G

Verwandte Verbindungen

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Asparagine

C₄H₈N₂O₃

Bisphenol A Diglycidyl Ether

C₂₁H₂₄O₄

Dimethyl Carbonate

C₃H₆O₃

Dopamine

C₈H₁₁NO₂

Bromothymol Blue

C₂₇H₂₈Br₂O₅S

Butane

C₄H₁₀

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glycine?
Glycine (C₂H₅NO₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 2-Aminoacetic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Glycine?
Glycine has a molar mass of 75.032 g/mol.
What state is Glycine at room temperature?
Glycine is a solid at room temperature.
Is Glycine organic or inorganic?
Glycine is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Glycine?
Glycine (C₂H₅NO₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).