Description

Glycine, N-(2-Aminoethyl)-N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)- (9Ci) is a specialized amino acid derivative featuring both amino and hydroxyethyl functional groups, offering unique chelating and buffering properties. This compound is valued for its ability to form stable complexes with metal ions, making it a critical intermediate in the synthesis of high-performance chelating agents and surfactants. It serves key roles in the production of personal care products, industrial cleaning formulations, and specialized pharmaceutical intermediates where controlled reactivity and solubility are required.

Application

• Primary intermediate for the synthesis of EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) derivatives and other complexing agents.
• Key building block in the manufacture of amphoteric surfactants and betaines for mild personal care formulations (e.g., shampoos, body washes).
• Precursor for pharmaceutical chelators and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring specific metal-binding profiles.
• Component in industrial cleaning and descaling agents for boilers and cooling water systems.
• Used in the formulation of agricultural micronutrient chelates to enhance plant uptake of essential metals.
• Research chemical in bioconjugation and protein modification studies.
• Additive in photographic development solutions and other specialty chemical processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Glycine, N-(2-Aminoethyl)-N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	87977-44-4
Molecular Formula	C6H14N2O3
Molecular Weight	162.19 g/mol
Synonyms	N-(2-Aminoethyl)-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)glycine; 2-[Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]glycine; Aminoethylethanolamine glycine; Glycine, N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-; HEEG; N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)glycine; Bicine precursor; (2-Hydroxyethyl)iminodiethanol-2-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our Glycine, N-(2-Aminoethyl)-N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)- (9Ci) is produced under a cGMP-compliant quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and traceability. All materials undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect product stability and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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