Functional Roles
Physical Properties
melting_point
195 u00b0C
solubility
292.5 mg/mL
GHS / SDS Safety
Warning
Health Hazard
- H341 (15.8%): Suspected of causing genetic defects [Warning Germ cell mutagenicity]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 70-18-8 |
| IUPAC Name | (2S)-2-amino-5-[[(2R)-1-(carboxymethylamino)-1-oxo-3-sulfanylpropan-2-yl]amino]-5-oxopentanoic acid |
| InChI Key | RWSXRVCMGQZWBV-WDSKDSINSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 124886 |
| INCI Name | GLUTATHIONE |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
A powerful antioxidant that brightens skin, reduces hyperpigmentation, and helps protect against oxidative stress. Commonly used in skin-whitening and