Glycine,2,2'-selenobis[L-g-glutamyl-L-cysteinyl- cas no:33944-90-0

NameGlycine,2,2'-selenobis[L-g-glutamyl-L-cysteinyl-
CAS33944-90-0
SynonymsGlutamine,N,N'-[(selenodithio)bis[1-[(carboxymethyl)carbamoyl]ethylene]]di-, L- (8CI);L-Glutamine, N,N'-[selenobis[thio[1-[[(carboxymethyl)amino]carbonyl]-2,1-ethanediyl]]]bis-;Bis(glutathione) selenide; Glutathione, S,S'-selenobis-; Selenodiglutathione
Molecular FormulaC20H32 N6 O12 S2 Se
Molecular Weight691.66

Safety

An experimental teratogen. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NO_x, SO_x, and Se.

    Standards and Recommendations:
OSHA PEL: TWA 0.2 mg(Se)/m³
ACGIH TLV: TWA 0.2 mg(Se)/m³