Physical properties:
Appearance: White crystalline solid/powder
Molecular Weight: 117.10
Molecular Formula: C4H7NO3
Melting Point: 207 TO 209°C
Boiling Point: > 300°C
Density: 1.2 ± 0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point: 198.8 ± 24°C
Solubility: Soluble in water
Storage: At room temperature
Synonyms:
- N-Acetylglycine
- Aceturic acid
- Acetamidoacetic acid
- Ac-Gly-OH
- Acetylglycine
- 2-(Acetylamino)acetic acid
- Acetylglycocoll
- Ethanoylaminoethanoic acid
Uses:
Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in drug synthesis, particularly for compounds targeting metabolic disorders. It is also linked to research in treating various conditions, including chronic bronchitis, ulcerative colitis, and Alzheimer’s.
Biochemical Research: Employed to study enzyme activities and protein interactions.
Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a building block in organic synthesis, including peptide chemistry and the functionalization of glycine derivatives.
Cosmetics: Utilized in skincare products for improved skin hydration and elasticity.
Analytical Standard: Used in analytical chemistry for the quantification of amino acids.
Key Applications:
Pharmaceutical & Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for pharmaceuticals, particularly in metabolic disorder research, and acts as an N-protected amino acid in peptide synthesis.
Cosmetics & Nutrition: Used for its potential moisturizing properties in skincare and as a component in dietary supplements for amino acid enhancement.
Research & Analysis: Employed in biochemical research to study enzyme activities and as an analytical standard in LC-HRMS for metabolomics and food analysis.
It is mainly used in pharmaceutical synthesis, biochemical research, and as a chemical intermediate.
