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N-Acetyl- L-Cysteine (NAC)

Product name: N-Acetyl- L-Cysteine (NAC)
CAS NO: 616-91-1
Specification: 98%
Molecular formula: C5H9NO3S
Molecular weight:

163.19

Molecular structure: N-乙酰-L-半胱氨酸 结构式
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Use: N-Acetyl- L-Cysteine (NAC)  is the acetylated form of the amino acid L-cysteine. It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and mucolytic properties. NAC is converted to L-cysteine upon ingestion, which in turn is converted to glutathione, a powerful antioxidant. Free L-cysteine is easily oxidized in solution, promoting the formation of insoluble precipitate. In contrast, NAC is more stable and far less toxic than free L-cysteine, making it safer and more effective in raising cysteine levels in the body.