01-0870
N-Acetyl-L-cysteine
SAJ special grade, 98.0-102.0%
Synonym(s):
LNAC, NAC
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Linear Formula:
HSCH2CH(NHCOCH3)CO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
163.19
EC Number:
210-498-3
UNSPSC Code:
12352209
PubChem Substance ID:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1724426
MDL number:
InChI key
PWKSKIMOESPYIA-BYPYZUCNSA-N
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
SMILES string
CC(=O)N[C@@H](CS)C(O)=O
grade
SAJ special grade
assay
98.0-102.0%
form
solid
availability
available only in Japan
application(s)
peptide synthesis
shipped in
wet ice
storage temp.
2-8°C
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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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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
Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
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