N-Formylglycine - ≥98% , CAS No.2491-15-8

CAS: 2491-15-8 Cat. No.: N159822 Molecular Weight: 103.08 Beilstein Registry Number: 1749110 EC Number: 219-649-8
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GRADE & PURITY ≥98%
Synonyms
formylaminoacetic acid | OF4F563P2R | 2-formamidoacetic acid | 2-formamidoacetic acid;N-Formylglycine | F0121 | CHEBI:21717 | 5,6-Dimethyl-2-aminobenzothiazole | AC8948 | FGly | NSC15826 | NSC-15826 | A817541 | Formyl-Gly-OH | N-Formylglycine, >=98.0% | (
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≥98% for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Cited in 0 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Specifications

Synonyms
formylaminoacetic acid | OF4F563P2R | 2-formamidoacetic acid | 2-formamidoacetic acid;N-Formylglycine | F0121 | CHEBI:21717 | 5, 6-Dimethyl-2-aminobenzothiazole | AC8948 | FGly | NSC15826 | NSC-15826 | A817541 | Formyl-Gly-OH | N-Formylglycine, >=98.0% | (
Specifications & Purity
≥98%
Storage
Store at 2-8°C
Shipped In
Wet ice
This product requires cold chain shipping. Ground and other economy services are not available.
Purity
≥98%
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid504754967
Pubchem Sid Urlhttps://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/504754967
Canonical SmilesC(C(=O)O)NC=O
IUPAC Name2-formamidoacetic acid
InChIKeyUGJBHEZMOKVTIM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI1S/C3H5NO3/c5-2-4-1-3(6)7/h2H,1H2,(H,4,5)(H,6,7)
Isomeric SMILES C(C(=O)O)NC=O
WGK Germany 3
RTECS MC0547000
Molecular Weight 103.08
Beilstein 1749110
Reaxy-Rn 1749108
Reaxys-RN_link_address https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=1749108&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 Amino acids and derivatives - Alpha amino acids and derivatives - N-formyl-alpha amino acids and derivatives
Direct ParentN-formyl-alpha amino acids
Alternative Parents Secondary carboxylic acid amides  Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives  Carboxylic acids  Organopnictogen compounds  Organonitrogen compounds  Organic oxides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  Carbonyl compounds  
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
Substituents N-formyl-alpha-amino acid - Secondary carboxylic acid amide - Carboxamide group - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Carboxylic acid - Organic nitrogen compound - Organic oxygen compound - Organopnictogen compound - Organic oxide - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organooxygen compound - Organonitrogen compound - Carbonyl group - Aliphatic acyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as n-formyl-alpha amino acids. These are compounds containing an alpha amino acid which bears a formyl group at its terminal nitrogen atom.
External Descriptors Not available
3D Structure
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Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
J2112620Certificate of AnalysisJul 10, 2025 N159822
J2112621Certificate of AnalysisJul 10, 2025 N159822
J2112622Certificate of AnalysisJul 10, 2025 N159822
B2511513Certificate of AnalysisApr 10, 2024 N159822
B2524405Certificate of AnalysisApr 10, 2024 N159822
Chemical and Physical Properties
Melt Point(°C)149-151 °C
Molecular Weight103.080 g/mol
XLogP3-0.900
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count3
Rotatable Bond Count2
Exact Mass103.027 Da
Monoisotopic Mass103.027 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area66.400 Ų
Heavy Atom Count7
Formal Charge0
Complexity80.200
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
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