N-Acetyl-L-cysteine | B1813

N-Acetyl-L-cysteine is an antioxidant and mucolytic agent. As an antioxidant, NAC scavenges hydrogen peroxide, hydroxyl radical, and hypochlorous acid. Increases cellular pools of free radical scavengers. Reported to prevent apoptosis in neuronal cells but induce apoptosis in smooth muscle cells.

N-Acetyl-L-cysteine is an antioxidant and mucolytic agent. As an antioxidant, NAC scavenges hydrogen peroxide, hydroxyl radical, and hypochlorous acid. Increases cellular pools of free radical scavengers. Reported to prevent apoptosis in neuronal cells but induce apoptosis in smooth muscle cells.

B1813 | N-Acetyl-L-cysteine DataSheet

Alternate Name/Synonyms: N-Acetylcysteine; LNAC; NAC

Appearance: White to off-white solid

Formulation: N/A

CAS Number: 616-91-1

Structure Available?: Yes

Peptide sequence: N/A

Salt Form: N/A

Molecular Formula: C₅H₉NO₃S

Molecular Weight: 163.19

Cell-Permeable?: Yes

Purity: ≥95%

Solubilities: H₂O (~ 100 mg/ml)

Handling: Protect from air and moisture

Country of Origin: USA

Tag Line: An antioxidant and mucolytic agent

MDL Number: MFCD00004880

PubChem CID: 12035

SMILES: CC(=O)NC(CS)C(=O)O

InChi: 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