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Linear Formula:
HSCH2CH(NHCOCH3)CO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
163.19
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
MDL number:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1724426
Product Name
Acetylcysteine, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
InChI
1S/C5H9NO3S/c1-3(7)6-4(2-10)5(8)9/h4,10H,2H2,1H3,(H,6,7)(H,8,9)/t4-/m0/s1
InChI key
PWKSKIMOESPYIA-BYPYZUCNSA-N
SMILES string
CC(=O)N[C@@H](CS)C(O)=O
grade
pharmaceutical primary standard
API family
acetylcysteine
manufacturer/tradename
USP
mp
106-108 °C (lit.)
application(s)
pharmaceutical (small molecule)
format
neat
storage temp.
2-8°C
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Analysis Note
These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.
Application
Acetylcysteine USP reference standard intended for use in specified compendial tests and assays.
Also used to prepare standard stock and standard solution for assay by using the liquid chromatography method in conjunction with uv detector according to the given below monographs of United States Pharmacopeia (USP):
Also used to prepare standard stock and standard solution for assay by using the liquid chromatography method in conjunction with uv detector according to the given below monographs of United States Pharmacopeia (USP):
- Acetylcysteine Solution
- Acetylcysteine
- Acetylcysteine Compounded Solution
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.
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Hazard Classifications
Eye Irrit. 2
Storage Class
13 - Non Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 2
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
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Acetylcysteine Solution
United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 27(3), 82-82 (2020)
Acetylcysteine
United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 31(3), 82-82 (2020)
Acetylcysteine Compounded Solution
United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 41(2), 83-83 (2020)
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