Sodium 2-((hydroxymethyl)amino)acetate

• CAT Number: I043031
• CAS Number: 70161-44-3
• Molecular Formula: C3H6NNaO3
• Molecular Weight: 127.07
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: sodium;2-(hydroxymethylamino)acetate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C3H7NO3.Na/c5-2-4-1-3(6)7;/h4-5H,1-2H2,(H,6,7);/q;+1/p-1
• InChIKey: CITBNDNUEPMTFC-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• SMILES: C(C(=O)[O-])NCO.[Na+]

Sodium 2-((hydroxymethyl)amino)acetate（Cat No.:I043031）is a chemical compound that consists of an amino acid derivative with a hydroxymethyl group attached to the amino moiety. It is commonly used as a reagent in organic synthesis and biochemistry. The compound serves as a source of the amino acid glycine and can be utilized in peptide synthesis, where it acts as a building block. Additionally, it can be used in the preparation of buffer solutions and in various enzymatic reactions, where the hydroxymethyl group may influence reaction rates or stability. It also plays a role in the study of metabolic pathways.