N-Formylglycine

Also known as: Formylglycine, For-Gly-OH, N-For-Gly-OH, 2-formamidoacetic acid, (Formylamino)acetic acid, formylaminoacetic acid, FGly, Glycine, N-formyl

N-Formylglycine (CAS 2491-15-8) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C3H5NO3 and a molecular weight of 103.07700 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 149-151 °C, a boiling point of 450.2ºC at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.307 g/cm3 and a flash point of 226.1ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 2491-15-8
Jingsj CID: J-1991196-7
Molecular Formula: C₃H₅NO₃
Molecular Weight: 103.07700 g/mol
Category: Organic Acids
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	149-151 °C
Boiling Point	450.2ºC at 760 mmHg
Density	1.307 g/cm3
Flash Point	226.1ºC
Exact Mass	103.02700
PSA	66.40000
Vapor Pressure	2.33E-09mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index	1.452

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code	2924199090
Summary	2924199090. other acyclic amides (including acyclic carbamates) and their derivatives; salts thereof. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of N-Formylglycine?

The CAS number of N-Formylglycine is 2491-15-8.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of N-Formylglycine?

N-Formylglycine has molecular formula C3H5NO3 and molecular weight 103.07700 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of N-Formylglycine?

For N-Formylglycine, Upstream Products: Formic Acid, Glycine, Glycine ethyl ester hydrochloride; Downstream Products: N-Formylglycine ethyl ester, Ethyl isocyanoacetate, Glycine.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

How to cite: Jingsj. "N-Formylglycine (CAS 2491-15-8)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-1991196-7 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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