Molekula
Glutathione reduced (Food Grade)
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ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Glutathione reduced (Food Grade) is a tripeptide antioxidant essential for cellular detoxification and immune support, widely used in dietary supplements and functional foods. It has a CAS number of 70-18-8, molecular formula C₁₀H₁₇N₃O₆S, and a molecular weight of 307.32 g/mol. Store at 2 to 8 °C. Molekula supplies Glutathione reduced (Food Grade) from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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5 g — £28.00 per pack ex VAT · £33.60 inc. VAT
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25 g — £57.80 per pack ex VAT · £69.36 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Heavy metals | ≤ 10ppm |
| Identification | Conforms to reference |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 0.5% |
| Assay | 98.0 to 101.0% |
| Optical Rotation | -15.5 to -17.5° |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 0.1% |
| Iron (Fe) | ≤ 10ppm |
| Clarity and colour of solution | Clear and colourless |
| Identification (IR) | Similar with the Reference Spectrum |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 2ppm |
| Ammonium (NH4+) | ≤ 200ppm |
| Sulphates (SO4)(2-) | ≤ 300ppm |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | 2 to 8 °C |
| Acidity | Acid |
For research use only. Not for human use.
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 195 °C |
Source: PubChem CID 124886 (DrugBank)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90022825 |
| CAS Number | 70-18-8 |
| IUPAC Name | (2S)-2-amino-5-[[(2R)-1-(carboxymethylamino)-1-oxo-3-sulfanylpropan-2-yl]amino]-5-oxopentanoic acid |
| EC Number | 200-725-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C₁₀H₁₇N₃O₆S |
| Molecular Weight | 307.32 |
| Exact Mass | 307.0838 |
| SMILES | C(CC(=O)N[C@@H](CS)C(=O)NCC(=O)O)[C@@H](C(=O)O)N |
| InChIKey | RWSXRVCMGQZWBV-WDSKDSINSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C10H17N3O6S/c11-5(10(18)19)1-2-7(14)13-6(4-20)9(17)12-3-8(15)16/h5-6,20H,1-4,11H2,(H,12,17)(H,13,14)(H,15,16)(H,18,19)/t5-,6-/m0/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 124886 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| HTS Code | 29309092 |
| Tariff Code | 2930909535 |
Safety & GHS
Precautionary statements
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- Deltathione
- Glutathion
- glutathione
- Glutathione-SH
- Glutinal
- Isethion
- L-Glutathione
- L-Glutathione reduced
- reduced glutathione
- Tathion
Frequently asked questions
What is reduced glutathione used for?
Reduced glutathione is used as an antioxidant in dietary supplements, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals to support cellular health and detoxification.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of reduced glutathione?
The formula is C₁₀H₁₇N₃O₆S with a molecular weight of 307.32 g/mol.
How should reduced glutathione be stored?
Store at 2 to 8 °C in a cool, dry place, protected from light and moisture.
What grade of glutathione does Molekula offer?
We offer food-grade reduced glutathione suitable for use in dietary supplements and functional foods.
Can Molekula supply reduced glutathione in bulk?
Yes, we can supply reduced glutathione in bulk quantities—please contact us for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a reduced glutathione order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS); additional documentation is available upon request.
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