The Glycine–Water Complex

Abstract

Expanding the possibilities: The hydration of glycine has been observed in a supersonic jet by using laser ablation in combination with Fourier transform microwave spectroscopy. The rotational spectrum reveals that water binds to glycine through two hydrogen bonds, which bridge the carboxylic acid group in a closed planar structure. In the complex, glycine retains the most stable conformer of the parent unhydrated molecule. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2006/z600342_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.