Description

Glutathione Disodium Salt Oxidized Form is the disodium salt of the oxidized (GSSG) form of the essential tripeptide glutathione. This compound is critical for maintaining cellular redox balance and serves as a key biochemical standard and reagent. It is primarily utilized in life science research, pharmaceutical development, and as a reference material in analytical chemistry. The product is supplied with a high level of purity to ensure reliable and reproducible results in sensitive applications.

Application

• Biochemical Research & Standard: Used as a primary standard for calibrating assays measuring glutathione levels, redox potential, and antioxidant capacity in cellular and in vitro studies.
• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Employed in quality control laboratories for the identification and quantification of glutathione in drug substances and finished products via HPLC or other chromatographic methods.
• Cell Culture & Media Supplement: Acts as a component in defined cell culture media to help control oxidative stress and improve cell viability under experimental conditions.
• Enzymology Studies: Serves as a substrate or product in enzymatic assays for glutathione reductase and other enzymes involved in the glutathione redox cycle.
• Diagnostic Kit Manufacturing: Incorporated as a key reagent in commercial diagnostic kits designed to assess oxidative stress markers, liver function, and metabolic disorders.
• Cosmeceutical R&D: Investigated in research for its potential role in skin whitening and anti-aging formulations by influencing melanin synthesis and protecting against oxidative damage.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Glutathione Disodium Salt Oxidized Form
CAS No.	103239-24-3
Molecular Formula	C20H32N6O12S2 · 2Na
Molecular Weight	654.6 g/mol
Synonyms	Oxidized Glutathione Disodium Salt; GSSG Disodium Salt; L-Glutathione (Oxidized) Disodium Salt; Glutathion Disodium (Oxidiert); Bis(γ-L-glutamyl-L-cysteinylglycine) disulfide disodium salt; Glutathione Disulfide Disodium Salt; Glutathion disulfure de disodium; NSC 113264
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Glutathione Disodium Salt Oxidized Form is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets stringent specifications for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a desiccated environment to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
pH (1% Solution)	4.0 - 6.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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