Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Glycine |
Synonym(s) |
Glycoll;Aminoethanoic acid;Aminoacetic acid |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2004 (Session 63) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Glycine |
JECFA number |
1421 |
CAS number |
56-40-6 |
FEMA number |
3287 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
17.034 |
Molecular weight |
75.07 |
Chemical formula |
C2H5O2N |
Physical form/odour |
White crystalline powder; odourless |
Solubility |
Soluble in water; Slightly soluble in ether |
Solubility in ethanol |
Slightly soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
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Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
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Specific gravity |
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Other requirements |
mp: 245° |
ID Test |
IR |
Spectrum |

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