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3570 Glycine - CAS 56-40-6 - Calbiochem

A non-essential, optically inactive, non-chiral amino acid. Acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter, particularly in brain stem and medulla.

Glycine - CAS 56-40-6 - Calbiochem MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: Gly

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CAS #Empirical Formula
56-40-6C₂H₅NO₂

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          Description
          OverviewA non-essential, optically inactive, non-chiral amino acid. It is the smallest of the 20 natural amino acids. Acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter, particularly in brain stem and medulla. Shown to block NMDA-stimulated dopamine release in fetal mesencephalic cell cultures. Also reported to increase NMDA-receptor mediated synaptic potential in cortical neurons.
          Catalogue Number3570
          Brand Family Calbiochem®
          SynonymsGly
          References
          ReferencesShapiro, S. 1997. Neurosurgery 40, 168.
          Mount, H., et al. 1991. Mol. Pharmacol. 39, 205.
          Thompson, A.M., et al. 1989. Nature 338, 422.
          Product Information
          CAS number56-40-6
          FormWhite crystalline solid
          Hill FormulaC₂H₅NO₂
          Chemical formulaC₂H₅NO₂
          PKA9.60
          Quality LevelMQ100
          Applications
          Biological Information
          Purity>99% by assay
          Physicochemical Information
          ContaminantsIron: ≤10 ppm
          Heavy metals (Pb): ≤5 ppm
          Endotoxin: ≤6.0 EU/g
          Total microorganism: ≤100 CFU/g
          Dimensions
          Materials Information
          Toxicological Information
          Safety Information according to GHS
          RTECSMB7600000
          Safety Information
          Product Usage Statements
          Storage and Shipping Information
          Ship Code Ambient Temperature Only
          Toxicity Standard Handling
          Storage +15°C to +30°C
          Do not freeze Ok to freeze
          Packaging Information
          Transport Information
          Supplemental Information
          Specifications
          Global Trade Item Number
          Catalogue Number GTIN
          3570-1KG 04055977192834
          3570-500GM 07790788049553

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          Glycine - CAS 56-40-6 - Calbiochem SDS

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          Safety Data Sheet (SDS) 

          Glycine - CAS 56-40-6 - Calbiochem Certificates of Analysis

          TitleLot Number
          3570

          References

          Reference overview
          Shapiro, S. 1997. Neurosurgery 40, 168.
          Mount, H., et al. 1991. Mol. Pharmacol. 39, 205.
          Thompson, A.M., et al. 1989. Nature 338, 422.
          Data Sheet

          Note that this data sheet is not lot-specific and is representative of the current specifications for this product. Please consult the vial label and the certificate of analysis for information on specific lots. Also note that shipping conditions may differ from storage conditions.

          Revision03-June-2010 RFH
          SynonymsGly
          DescriptionA nonpolar, uncharged amino acid.
          FormWhite crystalline solid
          CAS number56-40-6
          RTECSMB7600000
          Chemical formulaC₂H₅NO₂
          Purity>99% by assay
          ContaminantsIron: ≤10 ppm
          Heavy metals (Pb): ≤5 ppm
          Endotoxin: ≤6.0 EU/g
          Total microorganism: ≤100 CFU/g
          SolubilityH₂O (250 mg/ml)
          Storage +15°C to +30°C
          Do Not Freeze Ok to freeze
          Toxicity Standard Handling
          Merck USA index14, 4491
          ReferencesShapiro, S. 1997. Neurosurgery 40, 168.
          Mount, H., et al. 1991. Mol. Pharmacol. 39, 205.
          Thompson, A.M., et al. 1989. Nature 338, 422.