glycine
2-aminoacetic acid
Identification
| Name | glycine |
| IUPAC | 2-aminoacetic acid |
| CAS Number | 56-40-6 |
| EINECS | 200-272-2 |
| FDA UNII | TE7660XO1C |
| Molecular Formula | C2 H5 N O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 75.06725000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00008131 |
| Nikkaji Number | J1.163K |
| Beilstein | 0635782 |
| CoE Number | 11771 |
| XlogP3 | -3.20 (est) |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 1421 glycine |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 17.034 glycine |
| DG SANTE Food Additives | glycine |
| FEMA Number | 3287 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 56-40-6 ; GLYCINE |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 170 -- FOOD ADDITIVES |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | white crystalline powder (est) |
| Assay | 99.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | Yes |
| Melting Point | 240.00 to 245.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 240.94 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.012000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 211.00 °F. TCC ( 99.50 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | -0.928 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 6.256e+005 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
| Insoluble in | alcohol |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | antistatic agents |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Strength | none |
| Odor Description | at 100.00 %. |
| Taste Description | sweet |
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 7930 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | subcutaneous-rat LD50 5200 mg/kg |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | special dietary and nutritional additives, acidity regulators |
| Recommendation for glycine usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) | 135.00 (μg/capita/day) |
| baked goods | 50.00000 |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | 250.00000 |
| beverages(alcoholic) | - |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | - |
| condiments / relishes | 150.00000 |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | - |
| fruit ices | - |
| gelatins / puddings | - |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | 150.00000 |
| hard candy | 25.00000 |
| imitation dairy | 50.00000 |
| instant coffee / tea | 150.00000 |
| jams / jellies | 50.00000 |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | - |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | - |
| soft candy | 25.00000 |
| soups | 150.00000 |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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