A7250
N-Acetyl-L -cysteine
≥99% (TLC)
Synonym(s):
LNAC, NAC
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Linear Formula:
HSCH2CH(NHCOCH3)CO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
163.19
NACRES:
NA.26
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12352209
EC Number:
210-498-3
MDL number:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1724426
Product Name
N-Acetyl-
grade
Sigma Grade
Quality Segment
assay
≥99% (TLC)
form
powder
color
white to off-white
mp
106-108 °C (lit.)
solubility
H2O: 100 mg/mL (with heating)
application(s)
cell analysis
storage temp.
2-8°C
SMILES string
CC(=O)N[C@@H](CS)C(O)=O
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
Application
N-Acetyl-L -cysteine has been used to suppress oxygen-dependent hydroxyurea sensitivity in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. It has also been used as an antioxidant for the treatment of C2C12 murine myoblasts.
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.
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Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Eye Irrit. 2
Storage Class
13 - Non Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 2
Flash Point (°F)
Not applicable
Flash Point (°C)
Not applicable
PPE (personal protective equipment)
Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
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