CAS 636-58-8|Gamma-glutamylcysteine

Introduction:Basic information about CAS 636-58-8|Gamma-glutamylcysteine, including its chemical name, molecular formula, synonyms, physicochemical properties, and safety information, etc.
Common NameGamma-glutamylcysteine
CAS Number636-58-8Molecular Weight250.27200
Density1.436g/cm3Boiling Point592.4ºC at 760 mmHg
Molecular FormulaC8H14N2O5SMelting Point167℃
MSDSChineseUSAFlash Point312.1ºC
Symbol
GHS07
Signal WordWarning

Names

NameL-γ-glutamyl-L-cysteine
SynonymMore Synonyms

Gamma-glutamylcysteine BiologicalActivity

DescriptionGamma-glutamylcysteine (γ-Glutamylcysteine), a dipeptide containing cysteine and glutamic acid, is a precursor to glutathione (GSH). Gamma-glutamylcysteine is a cofactor for glutathione peroxidase (GPx) to increase GSH levels[1].
Related CatalogResearch Areas >>Inflammation/Immunology
Target

Human Endogenous Metabolite

In VitroCo-treatment of Aβ40 oligomers with Gamma-glutamylcysteine (γ-Glutamylcysteine; GGC) at 200 μM increased the activity of the antioxidant enzymes superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and leads to significant increases in the levels of the total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and GSH and reduces the GSSG/GSH ratio. Gamma-glutamylcysteine also upregulates the level of the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10 and reduced the levels of the pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-1β) and attenuates the changes in metalloproteinase activity in oligomeric Aβ40-treated astrocytes[1].
References

[1]. Braidy N, et al. The Precursor to Glutathione (GSH), γ-Glutamylcysteine (GGC), Can Ameliorate Oxidative Damage and Neuroinflammation Induced by Aβ40 Oligomers in Human Astrocytes. Front Aging Neurosci. 2019 Aug 8;11:177.

Chemical & Physical Properties

Density1.436g/cm3
Boiling Point592.4ºC at 760 mmHg
Melting Point167℃
Molecular FormulaC8H14N2O5S
Molecular Weight250.27200
Flash Point312.1ºC
Exact Mass250.06200
PSA168.52000
Index of Refraction1.57
InChIKeyRITKHVBHSGLULN-WHFBIAKZSA-N
SMILESNC(CCC(=O)NC(CS)C(=O)O)C(=O)O
Storage condition−20°C

Safety Information

Symbol
GHS07
Signal WordWarning
Hazard StatementsH315-H319-H335
Precautionary StatementsP261-P305 + P351 + P338
Personal Protective Equipmentdust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Gloves
Hazard CodesXi
Risk Phrases36/37/38
Safety Phrases26-36
RIDADRNONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany3

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Synonyms

Glutathione Impurity D
L-gamma-glutamyl-L-cysteine
(2S)-2-amino-5-[[(1R)-1-carboxy-2-sulfanylethyl]amino]-5-oxopentanoic acid
g-L-Glutamyl-L-cysteine
5-L-Glutamyl-L-cysteine
(S)-2-amino-5-(((R)-1-carboxy-2-mercaptoethyl)amino)-5-oxopentanoic acid
(Des-Gly)-Glutathione (reduced)
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