Glycine

Glycine is a chemical compound registered under number CAS 56-40-6, with the molecular formula C₂H₅NO₂, and a molar mass of 75.07 g/mol.

The molecule contains 10 atoms connected by 9 chemical bonds. The full systematic IUPAC name of this compound is 2-aminoacetic acid. The interactive 3D model above lets you view the spatial arrangement of the atoms — you can rotate it with the mouse, zoom with the scroll wheel, and switch between skeletal / Ball & Stick / Space Fill visualization modes.

In terms of physicochemical properties, the partition coefficient logP = -3.2 (negative value, a hydrophilic compound), polar surface area PSA = 63.3 Ų, 2 donors and 3 hydrogen bond acceptors. These parameters are key when assessing bioavailability and interaction with biomolecules.

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