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Glycine

Name: Glycine
SKU: PR56406
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Catalog NumberPR56406

CAS Number56-40-6

CategoryStabilizers

Description	Glycine serves as a versatile component in the formulation of biologic therapeutics, primarily due to its unique structural and functional properties. As a non-essential amino acid with a simple structure, glycine is integral to protein synthesis and various cellular functions. Its role as an excipient in pharmaceutical products provides multiple benefits, such as stabilizing protein-based drugs by preventing aggregation and denaturation, thus prolonging their shelf life. Glycine's buffering capacity effectively maintains pH levels, ensuring the stability of biologics sensitive to chemical changes. In lyophilization, it enhances the final product's stability by aiding in the formation of a solid cake during freeze-drying, preserving biologics upon reconstitution. As an osmolality adjuster, glycine helps create isotonic solutions that ease biologic drug administration and minimize injection site irritation. Additionally, glycine acts as a cryoprotectant, safeguarding biologics from freezing-related damage and maintaining their efficacy post-thawing. Through these roles, glycine significantly contributes to the stability, effectiveness, and comfort of biologic therapeutics in the pharmaceutical industry.
Molecular Weight	75.07 g/mol
Molecular Formula	C2H5NO2
Boiling Point	233°C
Melting Point	240°C
Solubility	in water: 250 g/L
Application	Parenteral formulation; liquid formulation; pharmaceutical process; biopharma process
Feature	High purity; lowest endotoxin; lowest metals; lowest bioburden; lowest nitrosamines
Grade	USP EP BP JP ChP
Uses	Suitable for injectable biologic and vaccine formulations.

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