A9165
N-Acetyl-L -cysteine
≥99% (TLC), suitable for cell culture, BioReagent
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-
product line
BioReagent
Quality Segment
assay
≥99% (TLC)
form
powder
technique(s)
cell culture | mammalian: suitable
color
white to off-white
mp
106-108 °C (lit.)
solubility
H2O: 100 mg/mL (with heating)
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 as a component of intestinal basal medium for the culture of mouse intestinal stem cells and also as a component of expansion medium.
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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