N-Acetyl-D-cysteine

• CAT Number: R036038
• CAS Number: 26117-28-2
• Molecular Formula: C5H9NO3S
• Molecular Weight: 163.19
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2S-Acetylamino-3-mercaptopropanoic Acid; D-N-Acetylcysteine; N-Acetyl-(S)-cysteine
• Target: NF-κB
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (2S)-2-acetamido-3-sulfanylpropanoic acid
• 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-/m1/s1
• InChIKey: PWKSKIMOESPYIA-SCSAIBSYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=O)NC(CS)C(=O)O

N-Acetyl-D-cysteine (Cat.No:R036038) is a derivative of the amino acid cysteine. It’s widely used as a mucolytic agent, aiding in the breakdown of mucus in the respiratory system. Additionally, it acts as an antioxidant and a precursor to glutathione, an important intracellular antioxidant. It finds applications in medicine, health supplements, and research.