Cys-Gly
SIGMA/C0166 - ≥85% (TLC)
Synonym: L-cysteinyl-glycine
CAS Number: 19246-18-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C5H10N2O3S
Molecular Weight: 178.21
MDL Number: MFCD00055567
Linear Formula: C5H10N2O3S
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥85% (TLC) |
| form | solid |
| InChI | 1S/C5H10N2O3S/c6-3(2-11)5 |
| InChI key | ZUKPVRWZDMRIEO-UHFFFAOYSA |
| Quality Level | 200  |
| SMILES string | NC(CS)C(=O)NCC(O)=O |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
| technique(s) | HPLC: suitable |
| Application: | Cys-Gly has been used for derivatization by p-hydroxymercury benzoate (PHMB) for calibration of reversed phase chromatography coupled on-line and sequentially with a UV−visible diode array detector (RPLC-DAD). |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Cys-Gly is a precursor for glutathione biosynthesis in the neurons. It favors reactive oxygen species generation in the presence of transition metal ions. A normal level of cys-gly is essential for normal cellular function. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | L-Cysteine-L-Glycine (Cys-Gly) is used in studies on the homeostasis of glutathione. Cys-Gly is an important molecule for study in the areas of thiol homeostasis, oxidative stress and metals management. |
| General description: | Cys-Gly, a dipeptide is a catabolic byproduct of glutathione. |
| Other Notes: | Glutathione fragment |
| Symbol |  GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H302 - H319 |
| Precautionary statements | P301 + P312 + P330 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 22-36 |
| Safety Statements | 26 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥85% (TLC) |
| Storage Temp. | −20°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352209 |