Synonym:
N-Acetyl-L-cysteine,
LNAC,
NAC
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CAS Number 616-91-1
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Linear Formula HSCH2CH(NHCOCH3)CO2H
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Molecular Weight 163.19
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Beilstein Registry Number 1724426
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MDL number MFCD00004880
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PubChem Substance ID 329748885
Properties:
Related Categories |
Analytical Standards,
Analytical/Chromatography,
Pharmacopeia & Metrological Institutes Standards,
USP Standards,
USP Standards A - B
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Description:
Biochem/physiol Actions
Antioxidant and mucolytic agent. Increases cellular pools of free radical scavengers. Reported to prevent apoptosis in neuronal cells but induce apoptosis in smooth muscle cells. Inhibits HIV replication. May serve as a substrate for microsomal glutathione transferase.
General description
This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
Other Notes
Sales restrictions may apply.
USP issued SDS can be found here.
Safety:
RIDADR
NONH for all modes of transport