Aminoethanoic acid
Aminoethanoic acid Brand names, Aminoethanoic acid Analogs
Aminoethanoic acid Brand Names Mixture
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Aminoethanoic acid Chemical_Formula
C2H5N1O2
Aminoethanoic acid RX_link
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Aminoethanoic acid fda sheet
Aminoethanoic acid msds (material safety sheet)
Aminoethanoic acid Synthesis Reference
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Aminoethanoic acid Molecular Weight
75.067 g/mol
Aminoethanoic acid Melting Point
240 oC
Aminoethanoic acid H2O Solubility
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Aminoethanoic acid State
Solid, white powder
Aminoethanoic acid LogP
-3.415
Aminoethanoic acid Dosage Forms
Capsules, Irrigation solution, powder and tablets.
Aminoethanoic acid Indication
Supplemental glycine may have antispastic activity. Very early findings suggest it may also have antipsychotic activity as well as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities.
Aminoethanoic acid Pharmacology
Helps trigger the release of oxygen to the energy requiring cell-making process; Important in the manufacturing of hormones responsible for a strong immune system.
Aminoethanoic acid Absorption
Absorbed from the small intestine via an active transport mechanism.
Aminoethanoic acid side effects and Toxicity
ORL-RAT LD50 7930 mg kg-1, SCU-RAT LD50 5200 mg kg-1, IVN-RAT LD50 2600 mg kg-1, ORL-MUS LD50 4920 mg kg-1; Doses of 1 gram daily are very well tolerated. Mild gastrointestinal symptoms are infrequently noted. In one study doses of 90 grams daily were also well tole.
Aminoethanoic acid Patient Information
Glycine supplementation should be avoided by pregnant women and nursing mothers. Because of some conversion of glycine to ammonia, those with hepatic impairment should avoid glycine supplementation unless prescribed.
Aminoethanoic acid Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
