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Описание

Sodium glycinate is a non-essential amino acid. It is found primarily in gelatin and silk fibroin and used therapeutically as a nutrient. It is also a fast inhibitory neurotransmitter.

Химические свойства

White or light yellow crystalline powder. Hygroscopic, easily soluble in water.

Использование

Sodum glycinate is a useful research chemical. It Inhibits spinal cord neurotransmitter, allosteric regulator of NMDA receptors.

Опасность

Sodium glycinate is a compound that can be obtained by reacting the amino acid glycine with sodium hydroxide. Because glycinate is soluble in water, it requires less water for cleaning, and it is not a toxic substance or mixture, according to the GHS (Thermo Fisher Scientific, Safety Data Sheet). However, as the pH of the medium makes it reactive with skin, handling the sodium glycinate solution requires gloves. Another difference between glycinate and thiourea is that the former does not cause wear on the metallic surface. Thiourea, however, causes micro-roughness. Thus, polishing can be required after the treatment.