Acetylcysteine
SIAL/A0150000 - European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard
Synonym: N-Acetyl-L-cysteine; LNAC; NAC
CAS Number: 616-91-1
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C5H9NO3S
Molecular Weight: 163.19
EC Number: 210-498-3
MDL Number: MFCD00004880
Linear Formula: HSCH2CH(NHCOCH3)CO2H
Product Type: Chemical
API family | acetylcysteine |
application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
format | neat |
grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
InChI | 1S/C5H9NO3S/c1-3(7)6-4(2- |
InChI key | PWKSKIMOESPYIA-BYPYZUCNSA |
manufacturer/tradename | EDQM |
mp | 106-108 °C (lit.) |
SMILES string | CC(=O)N[C@@H](CS)C(O)=O |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
Application: | Acetylcysteine EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia. |
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. |
Packaging: | The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue . |
Symbol | GHS07 |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H319 |
Precautionary statements | P264 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P337 + P313 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
mp | 106-108 °C (lit.) |
Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
UNSPSC | 41116107 |