Description

3-Glutathionyl-S-Methylindole is a specialized biochemical compound formed from the conjugation of glutathione with a methylindole moiety. This unique structure makes it a valuable reference standard and research chemical for studying metabolic pathways, particularly those involving detoxification and bioactivation processes. It is primarily utilized by researchers and quality control laboratories in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and advanced chemical synthesis sectors.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard in studies of glutathione-S-transferase (GST) activity and phase II metabolism.
• Toxicology Studies: Serves as a marker or model compound for investigating the detoxification pathways of heterocyclic amines and related substances.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed in the analysis and quality control of drug metabolites and impurity profiling.
• Analytical Chemistry: Functions as a high-purity calibrant or internal standard in advanced chromatographic (HPLC, LC-MS) methods.
• Nutraceutical Research: Investigated for its potential role in cellular antioxidant defense mechanisms and redox biology.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Glutathionyl-S-Methylindole
CAS No.	101038-93-1
Molecular Formula	C19H25N4O6S
Molecular Weight	437.49 g/mol
Synonyms	3-[(S)-Glutathionyl]-S-methylindole; S-(3-Methyl-1H-indol-1-yl)glutathione; Glutathione S-conjugate of 3-methylindole; 3-Methylindole glutathione adduct; 3-MI-GSH; GSH-3MI; 1-(S-Glutathionyl)-3-methylindole; 3-(Glutathion-S-yl)-S-methylindole
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Quality Control

Our 3-Glutathionyl-S-Methylindole is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods (NMR, MS) for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the exacting standards required for research and development. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.