Quick Product Information

Product NameGlycine
CAS Number56-40-6
Chemical FormulaC2H5NO2
Supply OriginChina
DocumentsCOA / SDS / TDS / Specification available upon request
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Product Overview

Glycine is the simplest naturally occurring amino acid, widely used as a nutritional supplement, food additive, and pharmaceutical intermediate. Its sweet taste, excellent water solubility, and broad safety profile make it indispensable in animal feed, food seasoning, and as a buffering agent in pharmaceutical preparations. SUNCHEM supports international buyers with Glycine sourcing from qualified Chinese producers, with quality documentation, export coordination, and logistics support.

Applications & Uses

  • Animal feed additive and nutritional supplement
  • Food seasoning and flavor enhancer
  • Pharmaceutical buffering agent and excipient
  • Cosmetic and personal care ingredient
  • Metal complexing agent in electroplating
  • Herbicide synthesis intermediate
  • Biochemical research reagent

Why Source Glycine Through SUNCHEM?

Glycine sourcing requires careful verification of manufacturers, compliance with export documentation, and proper logistics management. SUNCHEM supports global customers by connecting them with qualified Chinese producers and managing the key steps from sourcing to shipment.

Qualified Producer Selection

We help customers identify suitable Chinese manufacturers based on product specifications, production scale, quality records, and export capability.

Quality & Document Support

We coordinate documents including COA, MSDS, TDS, product specifications, and other export-related documents required for international trade.

Export & Logistics Coordination

SUNCHEM works with experienced logistics partners to ensure safe and compliant shipment arrangements, including proper handling for regulated materials.

Flexible Sourcing Solutions

Whether you require regular commercial supply, trial orders, or long-term procurement support, we match suitable supply sources to your requirements.

Long-Term Supply Management

We help manage supplier communication, quality follow-up, shipment schedules, and supply chain stability.

Ready to Source Glycine from China?

Send us your required purity, quantity, destination port, and documentation needs. Our team will respond with quotation details and available product documents.

Basic Info

Chemical Synonym(s)carboxymethylamine; Glycine; 2-aminoacetic acid; aminomethylcarboxylic acid;
CAS Number56-40-6
Chemical Formula

C2H5NO2

Characteristics

Appearance & Physical Statewhite to off-white crystalline powder
Density1.595
Boiling Point233ºC
Melting Point182ºC
Vapor pressure0.0000171 Pa (25 °C)
Refractive index1.4264 (estimate)

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