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Cat Number: PIPB-0163

N-Acetyl-L-cysteine

CAS Number

616-91-1

Synonyms

(S)-ALPHA-AMINO-2-NAPHTHALENEPROPIONIC ACID;RARECHEM BK PT 0097;N-ACETYL CYSTEINE;N-ACETYL-3-MERCAPTOALANINE;N-ACETYL-L-(+)-CYSTEINE;N-ACETYL-L-CYSTEINE;N-ALPHA-ACETYL-L-CYSTEINE;AC-L-CYS-OH

Description

N-acetyl-l-cysteine (NAC) is a derivative of the dietary amino acid l-cysteine. NAC has a high affinity for lung tissue, which it supports through mucolytic and antioxidant action. NAC also enhances glutathione production and plays a role in heavy metal detoxification.

Molecular Weight

163.19

Molecular Formula

C5H9NO3S

EINECS

210-498-3

InChI

PWKSKIMOESPYIA-BYPYZUCNSA-N

InChIKey

PWKSKIMOESPYIA-BYPYZUCNSA-N

Appearance

Solid