S-(4-Hydroxybenzyl)glutathione

SKU: orb1296912

Description

This compound, L-γ-Glutamyl-S-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl], is the primary active constituent isolated from Gastrodia elata water extracts that inhibits kainic acid binding to brain glutamate receptors in vitro. It serves as a key research tool for studying excitatory neurotransmission, receptor pharmacology, and screening for potential neuroprotective agents.

Research Area

Neuroscience, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery

Key Properties

• Target: GluR
• CAS Number: 129636-38-0
• MW: 413.45
• Purity: 99.78% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₁₇H₂₃N₃O₇S
• SMILES: N[C@@H](CCC(=O)N[C@@H](CSCc1ccc(O)cc1)C(=O)NCC(O)=O)C(O)=O

Storage & Handling

• Storage: keep away from moisture | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

kainic, inhibit, Inhibitor, glutamate, Glutamate receptor, glutathione, acid, brain, S(4Hydroxybenzyl)glutathione, S-(4-Hydroxybenzyl)glutathione, S (4 Hydroxybenzyl)glutathione

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

10364396