CAS No. 543-24-8
Batch:
Purity:99.11
Chemical Structure
Check the
N-Acetylglycine
product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.
| CAS Number | 543-24-8 | |
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| Molecular Formula |
C4H7NO3 |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 117.10 | |
| SMILES | CC(=O)NCC(O)=O |
N-Acetylglycine is an endogenous N-acetylated amino acid derivative and a minor dietary constituent that serves as a substrate for aminoacylase 1 (ACY1). It participates in cellular amino acid metabolism, where enzymatic cleavage by ACY1 hydrolyzes the molecule into glycine and acetate. As a naturally occurring constituent, N-Acetylglycine exhibits non-genotoxic and non-cytotoxic properties, supporting essential metabolic pathways without exerting acute toxicity. [1]
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Concentration
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Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
| Solvent | Solubility & Note |
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| DMSO |
23 mg/mL
(196.41 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.) |
| Water | 23 mg/mL |
| Ethanol | Insoluble |
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
- Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
- Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
- For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
- Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.