Product Details
Molecular Formula
C5H9NO3S
Description
N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine is an acetylated form of the amino acid L-cysteine. It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and mucolytic properties.
Solubility
H2O: 100 mg/mL with heating
Boiling Point
407.7±40.0 °C(Predicted)
Melting Point
106-108 °C(lit.)
Molecular Weight (g/mol)
191.25
Refractive Index
24 ° (C=JPC Method)
InChI Key
PWKSKIMOESPYIA-BYPYZUCNSA-N
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Water Solubility
Soluble in water, ethanol, methanol, dimethyl sulfoxide, hot isopropyl alcohol, methyl acetate and ethyl acetate. Insoluble in chloroform and ether.
Toxicity
LD50 orally in rats: 5050 mg/kg (Goldenthal)
Autoignition Temperature
1724426