N-Acetyl-L-cysteine

Overview
Catalog #	bs-80484C
Product Name	N-Acetyl-L-cysteine
Specifications
Storage Buffer	powder
Storage Condition	-20°C
Target
Product Information	Molecular Weight:163.2 Formula:C5H9NO3S Purity:>98% Solubility:Soluble in DMSO (up to 50 mg/ml with warming), or in Water (up to 30 mg/ml). Chemical Name:(R)-2-Acetamido-3-mercaptopropanoic acid
Description	A thiol-containing antioxidant1. N-Acetyl-L-cysteine acts as a scavenger of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and is commonly used to decrease oxidative stress in various models2. Inhibits ROS-dependent apoptosis3. Displays protective effects in various disease models including renal ischemia/reperfusion injury4, hepatic failure5 and others. Has been shown to interfere with and antagonize the activity of proteasome inhibitors6.