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N-Acetyl-L-cysteine

Product Name
N-Acetyl-L-cysteine
CAS No.
616-91-1
Chemical Name
N-Acetyl-L-cysteine
Synonyms
ACETYLCYSTEINE;N-ACETYL CYSTEINE;ACC;Acetylcystein;H-2-NAL-OH;AC-CYS-OH;ACETYL-L-CYSTEINE;AC-L-CYS-OH;H-NAL-OH;2-ACETAMIDO-3-MERCAPTOPROPIONIC ACID
CBNumber
CB2127503
Molecular Formula
C5H9NO3S
Formula Weight
163.19
MOL File
616-91-1.mol
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N-Acetyl-L-cysteine Property

Melting point:
106-108 °C(lit.)
alpha 
-35.1 ºC (c=2,H2O)
Boiling point:
407.7±40.0 °C(Predicted)
Density 
1.249 (estimate)
vapor pressure 
0Pa at 20℃
refractive index 
24 ° (C=JPC Method)
storage temp. 
2-8°C
solubility 
H2O: 100 mg/mL with heating
pka
pK1: 9.52 (30°C)
form 
Solid
color 
White
Water Solubility 
Soluble in water, ethanol, methanol, dimethyl sulfoxide, hot isopropyl alcohol, methyl acetate and ethyl acetate. Insoluble in chloroform and ether.
Merck 
14,88
BRN 
1724426
Stability:
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
InChIKey
PWKSKIMOESPYIA-BYPYZUCNSA-N
LogP
-0.6 at 23℃
CAS DataBase Reference
616-91-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference
Acetylcysteine(616-91-1)
EPA Substance Registry System
L-Cysteine, N-acetyl- (616-91-1)
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Safety

Risk Statements 
36/37/38
Safety Statements 
22-24/25
WGK Germany 
3
RTECS 
HA1660000
F 
10-23
TSCA 
Yes
HS Code 
29309016
Hazardous Substances Data
616-91-1(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity
LD50 orally in rats: 5050 mg/kg (Goldenthal)
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Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements

H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P337+P313IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

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N-Bromosuccinimide Price

Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
SAB4501395
Product name
Anti-Acetyl-CoA Carboxylase, N-Terminal antibody produced in rabbit
Purity
affinity isolated antibody
Packaging
100μG
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$506
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2024/03/01
Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
BP907
Product name
Acetylcysteine
Purity
British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard
Packaging
200MG
Price
$262
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Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
A8199
Product name
N-Acetyl-L-cysteine
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BioXtra, ≥99% (TLC)
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1KG
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Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
A7250
Product name
N-Acetyl-L-cysteine
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Sigma Grade, ≥99% (TLC), powder
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1kg
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$1040
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Product number
1009005
Product name
Acetylcysteine
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United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
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200mg
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$436
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N-Acetyl-L-cysteine Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Description

N-Acetyl-L-cysteine is an N-acetylated derivative of cysteine, which contains a sulfhydryl group in the molecule, which can break the disulfide bond (-S-S-) of the mucin peptide bond, so that the mucin chain becomes a small molecule peptide chain, reducing The viscosity of mucin, so It is a dissolving drug for mucus in mucus, purulent sputum and respiratory tract.

Chemical Properties

N-Acetyl-L-cysteine is a white crystalline powder that has a garlic-like smell and sour taste. It is hygroscopic, and can dissolve in water or ethanol, but is insoluble in ether and chloroform. This substance is also acidic in aqueous solution, with a pH range of 2-2.75 for a concentration of 10g/L H2O.

Originator

Mucomyst ,Mead Johnson,US

Uses

A metabolite of Methyl Isocyanate.
N-Acetyl-L-cysteine, by itself a poor scavenger of oxidants, is converted inside cells to yield sulfane sulfur species, which are very potent scavengers of oxidants.

Uses

An antioxidant mucolytic acetylated amino acid.
N-acetyl-l-cysteine (NAC) is a derivative of the dietary amino acid l-cysteine. NAC has a high affinity for lung tissue, which it supports through mucolytic and antioxidant action. NAC also enhances glutathione production and plays a role in heavy metal detoxification.

Definition

ChEBI: N-Acetyl-L-cysteine is an N-acetyl-L-amino acid that is the N-acetylated derivative of the natural amino acid L-cysteine. It is a pharma ceutical drug and nutritional supplement used primarily as a mucolytic agent and in the management of paracetamol (acetaminophen) overdose. Other uses include sulfate repletion in conditions, such as autism, where cysteine and related sulfur amino acids may be depleted.

Manufacturing Process

To a suspension of 35.2 grams (0.2 mol) of L-cysteine hydrochloride monohydrate stirred in a reaction vessel containing 87 ml of 91% aqueous tetrahydrofuran under a nitrogen atmosphere there is added 54.4 grams (0.4 mol) of sodium acetate trihydrate. The mixture is stirred for 20 minutes at room temperature to insure neutralization of the hydrochloride salt resulting in the formation of a suspension of equimolar amounts of cysteine and sodium acetate.
The mixture is then chilled to 3-6°C by external cooling and 20 ml (20.8 grams, 0.21 mol) of acetic anhydride is added thereto in dropwise fashion with cooling in the above range. The resulting mobile suspension is stirred for 6 hours at room temperature, allowed to stand overnight, and finally heated at reflux (72°C) for 4 hours. The resulting suspension of sodium N-acetyl-Lcysteinate is then neutralized by treatment at 5-10°C with 8 grams of hydrogen chloride. Resulting sodium chloride is removed by filtration and the product is isolated by distilling the solvent from the filtrate in vacuum and crystallizing the residue from 35 ml of water, yield 26.3 grams (80.6%) of Nacetylcysteine as a white solid, MP 109-110°C.

brand name

Acetadote (Cumberland); Mucomyst (Apothecon); Mucosil (Dey).

Therapeutic Function

Expectorant

benefits

n-acetyl-l-cysteine is a skin conditioner. It may also be used as an anti-aging ingredient given a demonstrated ability to regulate skin atrophy and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

General Description

N-Acetyl-L-cysteine is the N-acetyl derivative of the amino acid Lcysteine, and is a precursor in the formation of the antioxidant glutathione in the body. The thiol (sulfhydryl) group confers antioxidant effects and is able to reduce free radicals. This compound is sold as a dietary supplement commonly claiming antioxidant and liver protecting effects. It is used as a cough medicine because it breaks disulfide bonds in mucus and liquefies it, making it easier to cough up. It is also this action of breaking disulfide bonds that makes it useful in thinning the abnormally thick mucus in cystic and pulmonary fibrosis patients. In India it is marketed by Intas under the trade name 'Efetil'.

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.

Mechanism of action

N-Acetyl-L-cysteine is a kind of membrane penetrating antioxidant. It has anti-inflammatory activity through regulating the activation of NF-KB and HIF-1α; as well as modulation of ROS. It can penetrate across the membrane, replenishes intracellular and glutathione and GSH to help the cell fight against oxidative stress. In addition to its antioxidant action, NAC acts as a vasodilator by facilitating the production and action of nitric oxide. This property is an important mechanism of action in the prophylaxis of contrast-induced nephropathy and the potentiation of nitrate-induced vasodilation (Millea 2009).

Side effects

At dosages of 1,200 mg twice daily or lower, N-acetylcysteine is well tolerated. At these dosages, side effects are unusual, but may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, transient skin rash, flushing, epigastric pain, and constipation.
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Safety Profile

Poison by intraperitoneal route. Moderately toxic by other routes. Mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of NO, and SOx,

Synthesis

Acetylcysteine, N-acetyl-L-cysteine (23.2.4), is synthesized by reacting L-cysteine hydrochloride with acetic anhydride in the presence of sodium acetate.

Veterinary Drugs and Treatments

N-Acetyl-L-cysteine is a mucolytic agent that can be used to stop the melting effect of collagenases and proteases on the cornea. It is useful in halting melting through inhibition of metalloproteinases, but is not felt to be useful for melting caused by infectious agents.

Metabolism

N-Acetyl-L-cysteine undergoes transformation in the liver, and may be present in plasma as the parent compound or as various oxidised metabolites such as N-acetylcystine, N,N-diacetylcystine, and cysteine either free or bound to plasma proteins. Oral bioavailability is low (4-10%). It has been suggested that N-Acetyl-L-cysteine's low oral bioavailability may be due to metabolism in the gut wall and first-pass metabolism in the liver.

storage

Store at -20°C

References

http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/catalog/product/sigma/a0737?lang=en&region=US
Grinberg, L, et al. "N-acetylcysteine amide, a novel cell-permeating thiol, restores cellular glutathione and protects human red blood cells from oxidative stress." Free Radical Biology & Medicine 38.1(2005):136-145.
Zhang, Xinsheng, et al. "N-Acetylcysteine Amide Protects Against Methamphetamine-Induced Oxidative Stress and Neurotoxicity in Immortalized Human Brain Endothelial Cells." Brain Research1275(2009):87-95.
Penugonda, S, et al. "Effects of N-acetylcysteine amide (NACA), a novel thiol antioxidant against glutamate-induced cytotoxicity in neuronal cell line PC12."Brain Research 1056.2(2005):132.
Lee, Kyung Sun, et al. "A novel thiol compound, N-acetylcysteine amide, attenuates allergic airway disease by regulating activation of NF-|[kappa]|B and hypoxia-inducible factor-1|[alpha]|." Experimental & Molecular Medicine 39.6(2007):756.

N-Acetyl-L-cysteine Preparation Products And Raw materials

Raw materials

Medicinal ethanol Cysteine hydrochloride Chloroform Ethanol 95% L-Cysteine HEROIN Activated carbon,decolor Praseodymium(III) nitrate hexahydrate

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