The molecule is an S-acylglutathione in which the S-acyl group is specified as acetyl. It has a role as an anti-HSV-1 agent and an apoptosis inducer.
(2S)-5-[[(2R)-3-acetylsulfanyl-1-(carboxymethylamino)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino]-2-amino-5-oxopentanoic acid