sodium N-acetyl-L-cysteinate

• CAT Number: M082415
• CAS Number: 19542-74-6
• Molecular Formula: C5H8NNaO3S
• Molecular Weight: 185.173
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: sodium;(2R)-2-acetamido-3-sulfanylpropanoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H9NO3S.Na/c1-3(7)6-4(2-10)5(8)9;/h4,10H,2H2,1H3,(H,6,7)(H,8,9);/q;+1/p-1/t4-;/m0./s1
• InChIKey: KVXPBDQWIXGZEL-WCCKRBBISA-M
• SMILES: CC(=O)NC(CS)C(=O)[O-].[Na+]

Sodium N-acetyl-L-cysteinate is the sodium salt form of N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC), an acetylated derivative of the amino acid L-cysteine. It acts as a precursor to the antioxidant glutathione and is widely used for its mucolytic properties, helping to break down mucus in conditions such as chronic bronchitis and cystic fibrosis. Additionally, sodium N-acetyl-L-cysteinate is studied for its role in detoxification and its potential to protect against oxidative stress, making it valuable in treatments for liver toxicity, particularly in cases of acetaminophen overdose. It also exhibits anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating effects, contributing to its use in various therapeutic contexts.