Description

S-Benzylglutathione CAS NO 6803-17-4 is a synthetic, S-benzyl protected derivative of the tripeptide glutathione. This compound serves as a crucial biochemical tool and a stable precursor in research and synthesis, offering protection for the thiol group against oxidation. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science sectors for studying enzyme mechanisms, developing prodrugs, and synthesizing advanced peptide conjugates.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a stable, protected substrate or inhibitor in studies of glutathione S-transferase (GST) enzymes and other thiol-dependent biological processes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of more complex drug candidates and prodrugs that target glutathione metabolism pathways.
• Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity analytical standard in HPLC and LC-MS methods for quality control and metabolic studies.
• Peptide Synthesis: Acts as a protected intermediate in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis, preventing unwanted disulfide formation.
• Cell Culture & Diagnostics: Utilized in assay development and as a component in cell culture media for investigating oxidative stress and redox biology.
• Enzyme Activity Assays: Functions as a specific substrate in colorimetric or fluorometric assays to measure GST activity in clinical and research samples.

Basic Information

Product Name	S-Benzylglutathione
CAS No.	6803-17-4
Molecular Formula	C17H24N3O6S
Molecular Weight	398.45 g/mol
Synonyms	S-Benzyl-L-glutathione; γ-L-Glutamyl-S-benzyl-L-cysteinylglycine; Glutathione S-benzyl ether; NSC 3346; S-Benzylglutathion; S-Benzyl reduced glutathione; L-γ-Glutamyl-S-benzyl-L-cysteinylglycine
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Quality Control

Our S-Benzylglutathione is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and tests for residual solvents and heavy metals. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specifications and test results to ensure compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccated conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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