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N-Acetyl-L-cysteine

Mucolytic agent and thiol-based antioxidant that has a protective effect against oxygen free radicals in early septic shock.

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Synonym(s):
N-Acetyl-L-cysteine, LNAC
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C5H9NO3S
CAS Number:
616-91-1
Molecular Weight:
163.19
MDL number:
MFCD00004880

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥98% (titration)

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze

color

white

solubility

water: 50 mg/mL

anion traces

chloride (Cl-): ≤0.04%
sulfate (SO42-): ≤0.03%

cation traces

Fe: ≤20 ppm

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

15-25°C

InChI

1S/C5H9NO3S/c1-3(7)6-4(2-10)5(8)9/h4,10H,2H2,1H3,(H,6,7)(H,8,9)

InChI key

PWKSKIMOESPYIA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

A mucolytic agent and thio-based antioxidant. Increases the cellular pool of free-radical scavengers. Inhibits HIV replication. Prevents apoptotic death of neuronal cells. Antidote for acetaminophen poisoning. May serve as a substrate for microsomal glutathione transferase. Induces apoptosis in human and rat smooth muscle cells.
Mucolytic agent and thiol-based antioxidant that has a protective effect against oxygen free radicals in early septic shock. Increases cellular pools of free-radical scavengers. Inhibitor of HIV replication. May serve as a substrate for microsomal glutathione transferase. Induces apoptosis in human and rat smooth muscle cells.

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Aqueous stock solutions are stable for up to 1 month at -20°C.

Other Notes

Ortolani, O., et al. 2000. Am. J. Respir. Crit. Care Med. 161, 1907.
Tsai, J.C., et al. 1996. J. Biol. Chem. 271, 3667.
Ferrari, G., et al. 1995. J. Neurosci.15, 2857.
Weinander, R., et al. 1994. J. Biol. Chem.269, 71.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H319

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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