Gly-Gly - BioReagent, ≥99%(NT) , CAS No.556-50-3

CAS: 556-50-3 Cat. No.: G755668 Molecular Weight: 132.12 Beilstein Registry Number: 1765223 EC Number: 209-127-8
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GRADE & PURITY BioReagent ? BioReagent grade — tested suitable for life-science and molecular-biology use. Use for cell culture, assays, and biochemical work needing biological compatibility. ≥99%(NT)
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BioReagent, ≥99%(NT) BioReagent for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Literature proof

Cited in 13 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Specifications

Specifications & Purity
BioReagent, ≥99%(NT)
Biochemical and Physiological Mechanisms
Glycine is a non-essential amino acid. Influx of calcium through the cell membrane is mediated by glycine-gated channel. Glycine participates in the synthesis of porphyrins, purine and serine. It also serves as a competitive agonist for glutamate in bindi
Useful PH Range
7.5-8.9
Storage
Room temperature
Shipped In
Normal
Grade
BioReagent
Purity
≥99%(NT)
Names and Identifiers
Canonical SmilesC(C(=O)NCC(=O)O)N
IUPAC Name2-[(2-aminoacetyl)amino]acetic acid
InChIKeyYMAWOPBAYDPSLA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI1S/C4H8N2O3/c5-1-3(7)6-2-4(8)9/h1-2,5H2,(H,6,7)(H,8,9)
Isomeric SMILES C(C(=O)NCC(=O)O)N
WGK Germany 3
Molecular Weight 132.12
Beilstein 1765223
Reaxy-Rn 1765223
Reaxys-RN_link_address https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=1765223&ln=

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Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganic acids and derivatives
ClassCarboxylic acids and derivatives
SubclassAmino acids, peptides, and analogues
Intermediate Tree Nodes Peptides
Direct ParentDipeptides
Alternative Parents N-acyl-alpha amino acids  Alpha amino acid amides  Secondary carboxylic acid amides  Amino acids  Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives  Carboxylic acids  Organopnictogen compounds  Organic oxides  Monoalkylamines  Hydrocarbon derivatives  Carbonyl compounds  
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
Substituents Alpha-dipeptide - N-acyl-alpha-amino acid - N-acyl-alpha amino acid or derivatives - Alpha-amino acid amide - Alpha-amino acid or derivatives - Amino acid or derivatives - Carboxamide group - Amino acid - Secondary carboxylic acid amide - Carboxylic acid - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Organic nitrogen compound - Organonitrogen compound - Organooxygen compound - Primary amine - Primary aliphatic amine - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organic oxide - Carbonyl group - Organopnictogen compound - Amine - Organic oxygen compound - Aliphatic acyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as dipeptides. These are organic compounds containing a sequence of exactly two alpha-amino acids joined by a peptide bond.
External Descriptors dipeptide
3D Structure
Interactive Chemical Structure Model





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Chemical and Physical Properties
SolubilityH 2 O: 1 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless
Melt Point(°C)260-262°C
Molecular Weight132.120 g/mol
XLogP3-2.900
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count3
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count4
Rotatable Bond Count3
Exact Mass132.053 Da
Monoisotopic Mass132.053 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area92.400 Ų
Heavy Atom Count9
Formal Charge0
Complexity123.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
Citations of This Product
References
1. Bozhong Cao, Chunyan Xu, Bingchun Jiang, Biao Jin, Jincheng Zhang, Lei Ling, Yusheng Lu, Tianyu Zou, Tong Zhang.  (2024)  Electrolyte Optimization Strategy: Enabling Stable and Eco-Friendly Zinc Adaptive Interfacial Layer in Zinc Ion Batteries.  MOLECULES,  29  (4): (874).  [PMID:38398631] [10.3390/molecules29040874]
2. Wei Wei, Fengjian Chu, Guanru Chen, Shiwen Zhou, Cuirong Sun, Hongru Feng, Yuanjiang Pan.  (2024)  Prebiotic Formation of Peptides Through Bubbling and Arc Plasma.  CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL,      [PMID:38802327] [10.1002/chem.202401809]
3. Yuan Yuni, liu Wei, Liu Qi, He Qing, Hu Yuyang, Jiang Xinyu, Chen Xiaoqing.  (2022)  A dual-channel probe based on copper ion-mediated metal organic framework composite for colorimetric and ratiometric fluorescence monitoring of glyphosate degradation in soil and water.  MICROCHIMICA ACTA,  189  (10): (1-10).  [PMID:36066687] [10.1007/s00604-022-05473-5]
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5. Zijian Zhao, Hui Jiang, Lang Wu, Ning Yu, Zhengwei Luo, Wenhua Geng.  (2022)  Preparation of Magnetic Surface Ion-Imprinted Polymer Based on Functionalized Fe3O4 for Fast and Selective Adsorption of Cobalt Ions from Water.  Water,  14  (2): (261).  [PMID:] [10.3390/w14020261]
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7. Zelong Li, Runtao Zhu, Yongqi Liu, Jiaqi Li, Haofeng Gao, Nan Hu.  (2020)  γ-Glutamyltranspeptidase from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens: transpeptidation activity enhancement and L-theanine production.  ENZYME AND MICROBIAL TECHNOLOGY,      [PMID:32912696] [10.1016/j.enzmictec.2020.109644]
8. Lijuan Huang, Xin Zhang, Zhuoyong Zhang.  (2019)  UV–vis sensor array combining with chemometric methods for quantitative analysis of binary dipeptide mixture (Gly-Gly/Ala-Gln).  SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY,      [PMID:31158767] [10.1016/j.saa.2019.117205]
9. Yajie Wang, Pengyao Xing, Wei An, Mingfang Ma, Minmin Yang, Tianxiang Luan, Ruipeng Tang, Bo Wang, Aiyou Hao.  (2018)  pH-Responsive Dipeptide-Based Dynamic Covalent Chemistry Systems Whose Products and Self-Assemblies Depend on the Structure of Isomeric Aromatic Dialdehydes.  LANGMUIR,      [PMID:30354164] [10.1021/acs.langmuir.7b04397]
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