small molecule

Glycine

Synonyms/Brands: G, Gly, Hgly, Glycin, Glyzin, Glycine, Glycocoll, Glykokoll, Leimzucker, H2N-CH2-COOH, Aminoacetic acid, Aminoessigsaeure, Aminoethanoic acid, 2.5% travasol amino acid injec

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.

Molecular Formula: C₂H₅NO₂

Molecular Weight:: 75.0666

CAS:: 56-40-6

ATC:: B05CX03

InChiKey:: DHMQDGOQFOQNFH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChi:: InChI=1S/C2H5NO2/c3-1-2(4)5/h1,3H2,(H,4,5)

SMILES:: NCC(O)=O

IUPAC Name:: 2-aminoacetic acid

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Interactors 30
Chemical Interactions 96
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Glycine