Description

Methylmercury Cysteinylglycine is a specific organomercury conjugate of significant interest in biochemical and toxicological research. This compound is crucial for studying the metabolic pathways, transport mechanisms, and toxicological profile of methylmercury, a potent environmental neurotoxin. It is primarily utilized by researchers and analytical laboratories in the fields of environmental science, toxicology, and molecular biology for method development, biomarker studies, and reference standard applications.

Application

• Biochemical Research Standard: Serves as a critical reference material for studying methylmercury metabolism and its interaction with biological thiols.
• Toxicological Studies: Used in in vitro and in vivo models to investigate the mechanisms of mercury-induced cellular toxicity and neurotoxicity.
• Analytical Method Development: Acts as a high-purity standard for calibrating instruments and validating analytical methods (e.g., HPLC, LC-MS) for mercury speciation analysis.
• Environmental Fate and Transport Research: Employed to trace and understand the biotransformation and bioaccumulation pathways of methylmercury in ecosystems.
• Biomarker Investigation: Aids in the identification and quantification of specific mercury-containing metabolites in biological samples for exposure assessment.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methylmercury Cysteinylglycine
CAS No.	70028-75-0
Molecular Formula	C7H14N2O3SHg
Molecular Weight	382.86 g/mol
Synonyms	Methylmercury-L-cysteinylglycine; (2S)-2-Amino-5-[[(2R)-1-[(carboxymethyl)amino]-1-oxo-3-sulfanylpropan-2-yl]amino]-5-oxopentanoic acid methylmercury derivative; L-Cysteinylglycine methylmercury adduct; Methylmercury conjugate of Cys-Gly; N-(Methylmercurio)-L-cysteinylglycine; MeHg-Cys-Gly
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methylmercury Cysteinylglycine is produced under strict quality protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including purity assay and identity confirmation via advanced spectroscopic techniques. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all relevant specifications.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under anhydrous conditions. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR / NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Contact for details
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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