Structure and decomposition pathway under existence of active oxygen.

Origin

• Synthesis

• History
  • Sulfur-containing amino acids in tube worms (Riftia pachyptila), Metabolic intermediates (mammalians)
• Effects
  • Active oxygen scavenger
  • Anti-oxidant
• Safety Data
  • Ames test; negative
  • Primary dermal irritation; negative
  • Human skin patch test; negative
  • Primary eye irritation test; negative
• Toxicity Data
  • Acute;
  • LD50 > 2,000mg/kg (rat, p.o.)