| N-Glycylglycine is a derivative of Glycine, a non-essential amino acid that enhances N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor mediated synaptic potentials in the neocortex of rats. Glycine is also being used as adjuvant therapy for the treatment of schizophrenia. Synonyms: Gly-Gly, Diglycine,18: PN: WO2012015910 SEQID: 19 Unclaimed Sequence, 1: PN: WO2010117786 PAGE: 166 Claimed Protein, 2-(Aminoacetamido)acetic Acid, 221: PN: EP2161028 PAGE: 11 Claimed Protein, 31: PN: FR2860236 PAGE: 10 Claimed Protein, 36: PN: EP2204377 SEQID: 36 Claimed Protein, 36: PN: WO2010076654 SEQID: 36 Claimed Protein, 69: PN: US20110195077 SEQID: 14 Claimed Sequence, 6: PN: WO2013027191 SEQID: 14 Claimed Sequence, Diglycine, Diglycocoll, Gly2, Glycine Dipeptide, N-Glycylglycine, NSC 49346, alpha-Glycylglycine CAS No: 556-50-3 Molecular Formula: C4H8N2O3 Molecular Weight: 132.12 Purity (HPLC): 98-100.5% Appearance: White crystalline powder Melting Point: 208C (dec) Solubility: Water (Slightly) Loss on Drying: 0.2% Heavy Metals (Pb): 0.001% Other Amino Acids: Not detectable Chloride: 0.02% Iron: 0.003% Arsenic: 0.0001% Sulfate: 0.02% Residue on Ignition: 0.1% Storage and Stability: Store at RT. Stable for 12 months after receipt. Hygroscopic. Keep tightly closed and desiccated. |