gamma-L-Glutamyl-L-cysteine
[CAS# 636-58-8]

Identification

• Classification: Biochemical >> Amino acids and their derivatives >> Glutamic acid derivative
• Name: gamma-L-Glutamyl-L-cysteine
• Synonyms: L-gamma-Glutamyl-L-cysteine; gamma-Glu-Cys
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₄N₂O₅S
• Molecular Weight: 250.27
• CAS Registry Number: 636-58-8
• EC Number: 636-320-8

Properties

• Solubility: Freely soluble (170 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.436±0.06 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 167 °C^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2014 ACD/Labs)

^** Harington, Charles H.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319