Glycine-d2

• CAT Number: R022497
• CAS Number: 4896-75-7
• Molecular Formula: C2H5NO2
• Molecular Weight: 77.08
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Glycine-2,2-d2; 2,2-Dideuterioglycine
• Storage: 2-8°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-amino-2,2-dideuterioacetic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C2H5NO2/c3-1-2(4)5/h1,3H2,(H,4,5)/i1D2
• InChIKey: DHMQDGOQFOQNFH-DICFDUPASA-N
• SMILES: [2H]C([2H])(C(=O)O)N

Glycine-d2 is a deuterated form of glycine, the simplest amino acid, where two hydrogen atoms are replaced with deuterium. This isotopically labeled compound is particularly valuable in biochemical and metabolic research, especially for studying protein synthesis, amino acid metabolism, and the role of glycine in neurotransmission. The incorporation of deuterium allows for precise tracking and analysis using techniques like mass spectrometry and NMR spectroscopy, making Glycine-d2 an essential tool for investigating metabolic pathways, isotope tracer studies, and the dynamics of glycine in biological systems. It is widely used in research related to cellular metabolism, neurological function, and the development of therapeutic agents, providing accurate and reliable data for understanding the role of glycine in health and disease.