Glycine

API

N° CAS 56-40-6

Amino acid

• Glycine is a non-essential amino acid and proteinogen. This amino acid contributes to many metabolisms in the body.
• White cristals or cristalline powder whith a sweet taste. freely soluble in water and in formic acid but and pratically insoluble in ethanol.
• Glycine has a neurotransmitter function and acts as an inhibitor in the spinal cord.