Glycine

C₂H₅NO₂

IUPAC: 2-Aminoacetic acid

CAS: 56-40-6

Tổng quan

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.

Thành phần

Nguyên tố Ký hiệu Nguyên tử Khối lượng nguyên tử
Hydrogen H 5 1,0080
Carbon C 2 12,0110
Nitrogen N 1 14,0070
Oxygen O 2 15,9990

Thành phần nguyên tố

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

Công dụng

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

Sự thật thú vị

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

An toàn

  • ⚠ Generally recognized as safe

Structure

SMILES

C(C(=O)O)N

Tính chất

Loại
organic
Trạng thái
solid
Khối lượng mol
75,03 g/mol
Mật độ
1,6070 g/cm³
Điểm nóng chảy
233,0 °C
Độ hòa tan
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

Còn được gọi là

Gly G

Hợp chất liên quan

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

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).