Overview
The simplest amino acid; a major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the spinal cord and building block of proteins.
- IUPAC Name
- 2-aminoacetic acid
- CAS Number
- 56-40-6
- PubChem CID
- 750
- Molecular Formula
- C2H5NO2
- Molar Mass
- 75.032 g/mol
- State at STP
- solid
- Appearance
- White crystalline solid, sweet taste
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