Glycine (CAS 56-40-6) – High-Purity Food, Pharma & Tech Grade

Glycine (Aminoacetic Acid) is the smallest and simplest amino acid, serving as a vital building block for proteins and a versatile functional ingredient. Yantai Hongyu Starry Biotech Co., Ltd. provides premium-grade Glycine (≥99%) characterized by its unique sweet taste and exceptional solubility, catering to the global food, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors.

Technical Specifications

Product Name	Glycine (Aminoacetic Acid)
CAS Number	56-40-6
HS Code	2922.4911.00
Molecular Formula	C2H5NO2
Appearance	White crystalline powder or granules
Assay (Dry Basis)	98.5% – 101.5% (USP/AJI/FCC Standards)

Why Source Glycine from Hongyu Starry Biotech?

Flavor & Sweetness Correction

Our Glycine provides a cool, sweet taste. It is an ideal flavor modifier to mask metallic or bitter aftertastes in beverages and health supplements.

Pharmaceutical Buffering

Highly effective as an antacid and buffering agent. It stabilizes the pH in pharmaceutical formulations, ensuring drug efficacy and patient safety.

Industrial Chelation Excellence

Widely used in electroplating and chemical synthesis as a reliable chelating agent to improve metal deposition and process stability.

Verified Export Expertise

Exporting from Yantai since 2005. We provide stable bulk inventory, consistent particle size, and full regulatory dossiers (COA, MSDS, GMP).

Primary Applications

Food & Beverage: Natural sweetener, preservative, and flavor modifier for seasoning, drinks, and snacks.
Pharmaceutical Industry: Used in amino acid infusions, antacids, and as a stabilizer for various medications.
Technical & Agriculture: Serves as a key intermediate in herbicide synthesis and a fertilizer additive for nutrient chelation.
Personal Care: Acts as a moisturizing agent and pH adjuster in high-end cosmetic formulations.