Glutathione
Glutathione (GSH) is a substance made from the amino acids glycine, cysteine, and glutamic acid. It is an antioxidant in plants, animals, fungi, and some bacteria and archaea. Glutathione is capable of preventing damage to important cellular components caused by sources such as reactive oxygen species, free radicals, peroxides, lipid peroxides, and heavy metals.
Cas NO.:70-18-8
Molecular Formula:C10H17N3O6S
Molecular Weight: 307.32
EINECS: 200-725-4
Synonyms: L-Glutathione; L-Glutathione reduced
Application:
Cosmetics Industry: Glutathione is used in the cosmetics industry for its skin-lightening and anti-aging properties. It inhibits the production of melanin, which helps in reducing skin pigmentation and achieving a brighter complexion. Glutathione also helps in reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
Food Industry: Glutathione is used as a food additive in the food industry. It acts as a flavor enhancer and preservative, helping to maintain the quality and freshness of food products. Glutathione also plays a role in preventing the browning of fruits and vegetables.
Specifications:
Test Items | Standard | |
Appearance | White or almost white, crystalline powder | |
Identification IR | Conforms to the Reference Spectrum | |
Optical rotation | -15.5°to −17.5° | |
Appearance of solution | Clear and colorless | |
Chlorides | Not more than 200 ppm | |
Sulfates | Not more than 300 ppm | |
Ammonium | Not more than 200 ppm | |
Iron | Not more than 10 ppm | |
Arsenic | Not more than 1ppm | |
Heavy metals | Not more than 10 ppm | |
Cadmium (Cd) | Not more than 0.2 ppm | |
Plumbum (Pb) | Not more than 0.5 ppm | |
Mercury (Hg) | Not more than 0.1 ppm | |
Sulfated ash | Not more than 0.1% | |
Loss on drying | Not more than 0.5% | |
Bulk density | Not less than 0.2g/ml | |
Tapped density | Not less than 0.4g/ml | |
Mesh size | Not less than 100 mesh | |
Related Substances | Total | Maximum 2.0% |
GSSG | Maximum 1.5% | |
Total Plate Count | ≤1000 cfu/g | |
Yeast&Mold | ≤100 cfu/g | |
Salmonella | Negative | |
Escherichia coli | ≤0.43MPN/g | |
Staphylococcus aureus | Negative | |
Assay | 98.0% to 101.0% |
Packing:
Aluminum foil bag for within 10kg, 25kgs/fiber drum
Storage:
Keep under dry and cool place, keeping away from goods that can affect the quality of the goods, against damp. Careful load and unload, be care not pollute or torn the package, avoid rain and insolation during transportation.