Glutathione Oxidized (GSSG, Glutathione Oxidase, Glutathiol, Glutathione Disulfide) [27025-41-8]

A biomarker for fatty liver disease.

Synonyms:
Glutathione disulfide; (2S,2'S)-5,5'-(((2R,2'R)-Disulfanediylbis(1-((carboxymethyl)amino)-1-oxopropane-3,2-diyl))bis(azanediyl))bis(2-amino-5-oxopentanoic acid); N,N'-[Dithiobis[1-[(carboxymethyl)carbamoyl]ethylene]]diglutamine; GSSG; Glutathione Disulphide; Glutathione-S-S-glutathione; Glutathione-SSG; Glutathone Disulfide; Oxidized L-Glutathione; Oxidized Glutathione; Oxiglutatione

CAS No:
27025-41-8

Molecular Formula:
C20H32N6O12S2

Molecular Weight:
612.63

Appearance:
White to off-white powder

Purity:
≥95%

Melting Point:
>168°C (dec.)

Specific Rotation:
-98.8ºC (c=0.1, Water)

Elemental Analysis:
Calculated: %C: 39.15, %H: 5.22, %N: 13.09

Method for Determining Identity:
Proton NMR (D2O) Spectroscopic and Mass Spectrometric Analysis

TLC Conditions:
C18; Acetonitrile: Methanol: Water: Ammonium Hydroxide = 4:4:2:0.1; Visualized with KMnO4; Single Spot; Rf=0.70

Water (KF):
~6%

Solubility:
Water (Slightly)

Storage and Stability:
May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.