Glycine

C₂H₅NO₂

IUPAC: 2-Aminoacetic acid

CAS: 56-40-6

概要

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.

組成

元素 記号 原子 原子質量
Hydrogen H 5 1.0080
Carbon C 2 12.0110
Nitrogen N 1 14.0070
Oxygen O 2 15.9990

元素組成

C
32.0%
N
18.7%
O
42.6%

用途

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

豆知識

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

安全性

  • ⚠ Generally recognized as safe

Structure

SMILES

C(C(=O)O)N

特性

タイプ
organic
状態
solid
モル質量
75.03 g/mol
密度
1.6070 g/cm³
融点
233.0 °C
溶解度
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

別名

Gly G

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).