应用
A mucolytic agent for isolation of mycobacteria from sputum.N-Acetyl-L-cysteine is used in the liquefaction and decontamination of sputum during the preparation for recovery of mycobacterium, which is called as Petroff's method. It shows antiviral activity against the influenza A viruses. It is used in the treatment of interstitial lung disease to prevent disease progression. It is an antioxidant, dietary supplement and protects liver. Further, it forms complexes with palladium, thereby it dissolves in water and remove palladium from drugs. Further, it is used in the treatment of paracetamol overdose. In addition to this, it is involved in the treatment of autism, Alzheimer's disease, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, schizophrenia, and specific drug addictions like cocaine and cannabis.

备注
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with heavy metals, heavy metal salts, rubber, oxygen and strong oxidizing agents.

基本信息

MDL
MFCD00004880

EINECS
210-498-3

分子式
C₅H₉NO₃S

分子量
163.20

熔点
108-111°

灵敏度
Ambient temperatures.

形态
Crystalline powder

溶解性
Soluble in water, ethanol, methanol, dimethyl sulfoxide, hot isopropyl alcohol, methyl acetate and ethyl acetate. Insoluble in chloroform and ether.

Beilstein
1724426

Merck
14,88

安全信息

RTECS
HA1660000

TSCA
是