Glicina

C₂H₅NO₂

IUPAC: 2-Aminoacetic acid

CAS: 56-40-6

Descripción general

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.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hidrógeno H 5 1,0080
Carbono C 2 12,0110
Nitrógeno N 1 14,0070
Oxígeno O 2 15,9990

Composición elemental

H
Hidrógeno ×5
6,7%
C
Carbono ×2
32,0%
N
Nitrógeno ×1
18,7%
O
Oxígeno ×2
42,6%

Usos

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

Datos curiosos

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

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Generally recognized as safe

Estructura

SMILES

C(C(=O)O)N

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
solid
Masa molar
75,03 g/mol
Densidad
1,6070 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
233,0 °C
Solubilidad
249 g/L at 25°C

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
75,0320
XLogP
-3,2
TPSA
63,3 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
2
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
3
Enlaces rotables
1
Átomos pesados
5
Complejidad
42,0

También conocido como

Gly G

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1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehído

CH₃CHO

Acetamida

C₂H₅NO

Acetato de butilo

C₆H₁₂O₂

Acetato de etilo

C₄H₈O₂

Acetato de vinilo

C₄H₆O₂

Frequently Asked Questions

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