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 Formula
C5H9NO3S
InChI
PWKSKIMOESPYIA-BYPYZUCNSA-N
InChIKey
PWKSKIMOESPYIA-BYPYZUCNSA-N
Boiling Point
407.7±40.0℃(Predicted)
Density, g/cm3
1.249 (estimate)
Refractive Index
24(C=JPC Method)
Vapour Pressure
0Pa at 20℃