Description

Glycine Hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of the simplest amino acid, glycine, offering enhanced solubility and stability for specialized industrial and biochemical processes. This compound is valued for its role as a buffering agent and a source of glycine in controlled chemical synthesis. It serves as a critical intermediate and reagent for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biochemical research, and fine chemical sectors seeking reliable, high-purity raw materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as an intermediate in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and as a buffering agent in formulation processes.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a component in cell culture media, enzymatic reaction buffers, and protein purification protocols.
• Peptide Synthesis: Acts as a protected amino acid building block in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis.
• Food & Feed Additives: Employed as a dietary supplement and feed additive precursor, contributing to nutritional profiles.
• Industrial Chemical Processes: Functions as a catalyst or stabilizing agent in various organic synthesis and chemical manufacturing operations.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Utilized in the formulation of specific clinical diagnostic kits and laboratory reagents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Glycine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	6000-43-7
Molecular Formula	C2H6ClNO2
Molecular Weight	111.53 g/mol
Synonyms	Aminoacetic Acid Hydrochloride; Glycine HCl; Glycinium Chloride; 2-Aminoacetic Acid Hydrochloride; Glycocoll Hydrochloride; HCl-Gly-OH; Glycine Monohydrochloride
EINECS	227-841-8

Quality Control

Our Glycine Hydrochloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for pharmaceutical and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.5%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Chloride Content	31.5 - 32.5%
pH (5% solution)	2.0 - 3.0

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.