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Linear Formula:
NH2CH2COOH
CAS Number:
56-40-6
Molecular Weight:
75.07
Beilstein:
635782
MDL number:
MFCD00008131
UNSPSC Code:
12352209
NACRES:
NA.28
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grade

Molecular Biology

Quality Level

100

description

Merck USA index - 14, 4491

Assay

≥99% (titration)

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze

color

white

pKa (25 °C)

(1) 2.35, (2) 9.60
2.35

mp

240 °C (dec.) (lit.)

solubility

water: 200 mg/mL

foreign activity

DNases, proteases, RNases, none detected

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

15-25°C

SMILES string

NCC(O)=O

InChI

1S/C2H5NO2/c3-1-2(4)5/h1,3H2,(H,4,5)

InChI key

DHMQDGOQFOQNFH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

A non-essential amino acid that can be used in the preparation of biological buffers (absorbance: ≤0.01 at 260 nm and 280 nm).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Inhibitory neurotransmitter in spinal cord, allosteric regulator of NMDA receptors.

Preparation Note

Following reconstitution, store at room temperature (20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 6 months at room temperature.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Disclaimer

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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