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Amino Acids & Derivatives

Glycine Molecular Biology

RA001493 CAS 56-40-6 Molecular Biology

Identity

Product code
RA001493
CAS number
56-40-6
Grade
Molecular Biology
Purity
99.5%
Molecular formula
H2NCH2COOH
Molecular weight
75.07

Classification

Applications
Molecular Biology

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Colour White crystalline —
Odour Odorless —
pH value 4 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 240 °C °C
Density [g/cm3] 1.16 g/cm3 g/cm3

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance White crystalline powder — —
Arsenic (As) Max 0.0001 % % —
Iron (Fe) Max 0.003 % % —
Lead (Pb) Max 0.0005 % % —
280 nm Max 0.1 — —
DNAase/RNAase/Proteases Not detectable — —
Assay Min 99.5 % % titration
Loss on drying Max 0.05 % % —
pH 5.9 - 6.4 — —
Other amino acids Max 0.1 % % —
Ammonium (NH4) Max 0.02 % % —
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.004 % % —
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.005 % % —

4 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
100 g RA001493-PK-100G
500 g RA001493-PK-500G