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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

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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.