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Food Grade Amino Acid · BP / USP / FCC
Glycine, Food Grade (Aminoacetic Acid)
C₂H₅NO₂ · CAS 56-40-6 · MW 75.07 g/mol · Assay 98.5–101.5%
Glycine is the simplest amino acid: a white, sweet-tasting crystalline powder that dissolves readily in water. Benario BA-1001 meets BP, USP and FCC monographs and is supplied with a batch Certificate of Analysis for food and supplement manufacturing, including hydration powders and sports foods.
Food Grade BP / USP / FCC Assay 99.4% (current lot) Freely Water-Soluble COA · TDS · SDS
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Cat No.
BA-1001
CAS No.
56-40-6
Assay
98.5–101.5%
pH (5%)
5.9–6.4
Storage
15–25 °C, dry
Overview
Glycine (aminoacetic acid) is a non-essential amino acid and the simplest of all amino acids. In food and supplement manufacturing it is used as an amino acid source, a mild sweetener (about 70% as sweet as sucrose) and a pH buffer in powder blends. It dissolves quickly and clearly in water, which makes it well suited to powdered drinks.
Also known as: aminoacetic acid, glycocoll, 2-aminoacetic acid, Gly, G, INS 640.
Key Properties
Pharmacopoeia Quality
Meets BP, USP and FCC monographs, with assay 98.5–101.5%.
Highly Soluble
About 250 g/L at 25 °C; clear, colourless solution.
Mild Sweetness
Clean sweet taste that softens salty or bitter notes.
pH Buffer
Neutral pH (5.9–6.4) helps stabilise powder blends.
Allergen-Free Ingredient
Single synthetic substance; no listed allergens used.
Batch Traceable
Lot-specific Certificate of Analysis with every order.
Typical Applications
| Application | Role of glycine | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hydration and electrolyte powders | Amino acid; flavour balance | Softens salty taste; dissolves clearly |
| Sports foods and protein blends | Amino acid source | Permitted in formulated supplementary sports foods (Standard 2.9.4) |
| Capsules and tablets | Active amino acid; filler | Free-flowing crystalline powder |
| Food and flavour systems | Sweetness and buffering | Use as permitted by the Food Standards Code |
| Research and formulation development | Amino acid reference material | BP / USP / FCC quality |
Regulatory Information (Australia)
Glycine is a permitted amino acid in formulated supplementary sports foods under Standard 2.9.4 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, subject to a maximum amount per one-day quantity listed in Schedule 29. Manufacturers are responsible for confirming the regulatory category and permitted levels of their finished products.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is glycine used for in supplements?
Glycine is a non-essential amino acid used in powdered drinks, capsules and tablets as an amino acid source. It also adds a mild sweetness and helps buffer pH in powder blends.
Is glycine permitted in sports supplements in Australia?
Yes. Glycine is a permitted amino acid in formulated supplementary sports foods under Standard 2.9.4 of the Food Standards Code, with a maximum amount per one-day quantity set in Schedule 29. The finished-product manufacturer confirms the category and levels.
How pure is Benario Glycine BA-1001?
The assay specification is 98.5–101.5% on the dried basis, meeting the British Pharmacopoeia, USP and Food Chemicals Codex monographs. The current lot assays at 99.4%.
Is glycine soluble in water?
Yes. Glycine is freely soluble in water, about 250 g per litre at 25 °C, giving a clear, colourless solution with a pH of about 6.
Does glycine contain allergens?
Glycine is a single synthetic substance. No allergenic materials listed in the Food Standards Code are used as ingredients.
Benario Premium Ingredients · AuSaMicS Pty Ltd, 36/25 Trafalgar Road, Epping VIC 3076, Australia · ABN 56 676 640 467. Supplied as a food-grade ingredient for manufacturing and professional use. Users are responsible for confirming suitability and regulatory compliance in their finished products.
Chemical Identity
| Product name | Glycine, Food Grade |
|---|---|
| Catalogue number | BA-1001 |
| Synonyms | Aminoacetic acid; glycocoll; Gly; INS 640 |
| CAS / EC No. | 56-40-6 / 200-272-2 |
| Formula | C₂H₅NO₂ (NH₂CH₂COOH) |
| Molecular weight | 75.07 g/mol |
| Standard | BP / USP / FCC |
| HS code | 2922.49 |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline powder, odourless |
| Identification | Positive |
| Appearance of solution | Clear; not more coloured than reference Y7 |
| Assay (dried basis) | 98.5–101.5% |
| pH (1 in 20 solution) | 5.9–6.4 |
| Loss on drying | ≤ 0.2% |
| Residue on ignition | ≤ 0.1% |
| Chloride (as Cl) | ≤ 0.007% |
| Sulfate (as SO₄) | ≤ 0.0065% |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | ≤ 20 mg/kg |
| Ninhydrin-positive substances | ≤ 0.5% |
| Hydrolysable substances | Complies |
Microbiological limits and individual elemental impurities (Pb, As, Cd, Hg) are not part of the manufacturer's standard release specification. Lot-specific testing can be arranged on request.
Physical Properties
| Appearance | White, odourless crystalline powder; sweet taste |
|---|---|
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water (~250 g/L at 25 °C); very slightly soluble in ethanol; practically insoluble in ether |
| Melting point | 232–236 °C (decomposes) |
| Relative density | 1.16 |
Storage and Packaging
| Storage | 15–25 °C, in a dry place, container tightly closed |
|---|---|
| Shelf life | Two years from manufacture when stored as directed |
| Pack sizes | 100 g · 250 g · 500 g · 1 kg |
| Allergens | No allergenic materials listed in Standard 1.2.3 are used as ingredients |
Safety Summary
| GHS classification | Not classified as hazardous (no harmonised classification; ECHA registration data) |
|---|---|
| Transport | Not Dangerous Goods (ADG, IATA, IMDG) |
| Acute toxicity | Oral LD50 (rat) 7,930 mg/kg |
| Handling | Avoid creating dust; wear safety glasses when handling large quantities |
| First aid | Eyes: rinse with water. Skin: wash with water. Inhalation: move to fresh air. |
| Environment | Readily biodegradable; low aquatic toxicity |
The full 16-section Safety Data Sheet is available on request from support@ausamics.com.
Current Lot
| Test | Specification | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline powder, odourless | Complies |
| Identification | Positive | Positive |
| Appearance of solution | Clear; not more coloured than reference Y7 | Complies |
| Assay (dried basis) | 98.5–101.5% | 99.4% |
| pH (1 in 20 solution) | 5.9–6.4 | 6.05 |
| Loss on drying | ≤ 0.2% | 0.10% |
| Residue on ignition | ≤ 0.1% | 0.03% |
| Chloride (as Cl) | ≤ 0.007% | < 0.007% |
| Sulfate (as SO₄) | ≤ 0.0065% | < 0.0065% |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | ≤ 20 mg/kg | < 10 mg/kg |
| Ninhydrin-positive substances | ≤ 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hydrolysable substances | Complies | Complies |
Results as reported by the manufacturer for the current batch. A lot-specific Certificate of Analysis is supplied with every order.
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