N-acetylglycine
|N-a-ce-tyl-gly-cine|
C2
/ɛn əˌsɛtɪlˈɡlaɪsiːn/
acetylated glycine
Etymology
Etymology Information
'N-acetylglycine' originates from the combination of 'acetyl' and 'glycine', where 'acetyl' refers to the acetyl group (CH3CO) and 'glycine' is the simplest amino acid.
Historical Evolution
The term 'N-acetylglycine' was formed by combining the chemical terms 'acetyl' and 'glycine' to describe the compound.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the chemical structure of the compound, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a derivative of glycine where an acetyl group is attached to the nitrogen atom.
N-acetylglycine is often used in biochemical research.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/22 21:54