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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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Key Spec Table

CAS #Empirical Formula
56-40-6C₂H₅NO₂

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Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
3570-1KGCN Glass bottle 1 kg
3570-500GMCN Glass bottle 500 gm
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
3570-1KGCN 04055977192834
3570-500GMCN 07790788049553

Documentation

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.