Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Glycin or N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)glycine is N-substituted p-aminophenol. It is a photographic developing agent used in classic black-and-white developer solutions. It is unrelated to the amino acid glycine. When fresh it is typically characterized as thin plates of white or silvery powder turning brown with age. It is sparingly soluble in water and most organic solvents; it is readily soluble in alkalies and acids.Glycin is related to 4-aminophenol and Metol.
