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Molecular  weight:  75.07
CAS  No.56-­‐40-­‐6
Physical  properties
Solubility  in  water
Melting  point
Specifications
Appearance  and  odor
Assay
State  of  solution   pH
Chloride  (as  CI)
Heavy  metals  (as  Pb)
Arsenic  (as  As 2 O 3 )
Loss  on  drying
Residue  on  ignition
Check  tests  (2  different  types)
22.5g/100g  (20deg-­‐C)
232  to  236deg-­‐C  (Decomposition)   white  crystalline  powder,  odorless
98.5  to  101.5%
Transparent  and  colorless
5.5  to  7.0
0.021%  max.
20  ppm  max.
4.0  ppm  max.
0.30%  max.
0.10%max.
Conforming

Showa Denko America Inc
420 Lexington Avenue Suite 2335A, New York NY 10170
Tel: 212-370-0033 E-mail: sales@showadenko
Applications:   Chemical  synthesis,  Semiconductors,  feed  stocks,  pet  food,  &  personal   care  applications.
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Packaging:  20kg  paper  bag
One  of  the  amino  acid  constituting  proteins,  Glycine  occurs  widely  in  nature.  For  example,  such   seafood  as  prawns,  sea  urchins,  and  scallops,  contain  a  large  amount  of  free  Glycine.  This  amino  acid   creates  a  unique  flavor  in  those  foods.
Physical  Properties
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Chemical  formula:  NH2 ・ CH2 ・ COOH
Molecular  weight:  75.07
Appearance:  White  crystalline  powder
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Melting  point  (dec):  232   〜  23 ℃
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Solubility:  Easily  soluble  in  water,  Slightly  soluble  in  ethanol
Characteristics  and  Application
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SWEETENER:  Glycine  has  a  light  sweet  taste,  with  an  intensity  of  70%  sweetness  of  sucrose.
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PALATABLE  TASTE:  Glycine  is  contained  in  various  foods  respectively.  There  is  a  synergistic   effect  with  other  seasonings  such  as  monosodium  glutamate,  ribonucleotides  and  organic  acids  and   their  salts,  resulting  in  increments  of  palatability  of  foods.
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SOFTENING  EFFECT:  Glycine  exists  in  the  form  of  H3N+ ・ CH2COO-­‐  in  aqueous  solution.  It   shows,  therefore,  alkaline  nature  against  acidic  substances,  and  acidic  nature  against  alkaline

Showa Denko America Inc
420 Lexington Avenue Suite 2335A, New York NY 10170
Tel: 212-370-0033 E-mail: sales@showadenko substances,  resulting  in  a  softening  effect  on  bitterness,  saltiness  and  sourness  of  foods  with  a   buffer  action  on  shifting  of  pH  value.
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ANTIOXIDATIVE  ACTIVITY:  While  amino  acids  generally  serve  as  chelating  agent  for  metallic   ions,  Glycine  is  stronger  than  other  amino  acids  in  this  respect.  Thus  Glycine  is  effective  in   preventing  auto  oxidation  of  foods.
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ANTIMICROBIAL  ACTIVITY:  Glycine  prevents  growth  of  Bacillus  subtilis  and  Escherchia  coil,   thus  improving  the  shelf  life  of  foods.
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