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112422 N-Acetyl-L-cysteine

N-Acetyl-L-cysteine for biochemistry. CAS 616-91-1, pH 1.5 - 2.5 (100 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C).

N-Acetyl-L-cysteine MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: 2-Acetamido-3-mercaptopropionic acid

CAS #: 616-91-1 EC Number: 210-498-3 Molar Mass: 163.20 g/mol Hill Formula: C₅H₉NO₃S
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CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaMolar Mass
616-91-1210-498-3C₅H₉NO₃S163.20 g/mol

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Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
1124220025 Plastic bottle 25 g
1124220100 Plastic bottle 100 g
1124221000 Plastic bottle 1 kg
Description
Catalogue Number112422
Synonyms2-Acetamido-3-mercaptopropionic acid
References
Product Information
CAS number616-91-1
EC number210-498-3
Hill FormulaC₅H₉NO₃S
Molar Mass163.20 g/mol
HS Code2930 90 19
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality LevelMQ100
Applications
ApplicationN-Acetyl-L-cysteine for biochemistry. CAS 616-91-1, pH 1.5 - 2.5 (100 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C).
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Density1.48 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Melting Point110.4 °C
pH value1.5 - 2.5 (100 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C)
Vapor pressure<0.1 hPa (20 °C)
Bulk density730 kg/m3
Solubility179.5 g/l
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
LD 50 oralLD50 Rat 5050 mg/kg
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Statement(s)H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement(s)P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P280: Wear eye protection/ face protection.
P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P337 + P313: If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.
Signal WordWarning
Storage class10 - 13 Other liquids and solids
WGKWGK 2 obviously hazardous to water
Disposal3
Relatively unreactive organic reagents should be collected in container A. If halogenated, they should be collected in container B. For solid residues use container C.
Safety Information
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore at +5°C to +30°C.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Assay (iodometric)≥ 99.0 %
Identity (IR-spectrum)passes test
Appearancewhite to almost white, crystalline powder or colorless crystals
Appearance of solution (1 mol/l, water)clear and colorless
Spec. rotation (α 20/D, 50 g/l, buffer pH 7.0)+21.0 to +27.0
Heavy metals (as Pb)≤ 0.001 %
NH₄ (Ammonium)≤ 0.01 %
L-cysteine (HPLC)≤ 0.02 %
Other ninhydrine positive substances≤ 0.1 %
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Catalogue Number GTIN
1124220025 04022536142586
1124220100 04022536142593
1124221000 04022536142609