N-Acetyl-L-cysteine, 99% (90% pass through 80… 616-91-1

Name: N-Acetyl-L-cysteine, 99% (90% pass through 80 mesh)
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-002160

About N-Acetyl-L-cysteine, 99% (90% pass through 80 mesh)

Listed under CAS 616-91-1, N-Acetyl-L-cysteine is an amino acid derivative available from Vaqora Chemicals (Biochemistry grade), specified at ≥99% purity. The compound has the formula C5H9NO3S, corresponding to a molecular weight of 163.2 g/mol. The IUPAC name is (2R)-2-acetamido-3-sulfanylpropanoic acid. It is also known as LNAC or NAC.

It is supplied as a white to off-white powder. Key physical data: a melting point of 106-108 °C. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for peptide synthesis, cell culture media, biochemical research and pharmaceutical synthesis. It is used across academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Standard pack sizes are 10 g, 25 g, 100 g and 5 x 1 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Peptide synthesis
Cell culture media
Biochemical research
Pharmaceutical synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	N-Acetyl-L-cysteine, 99% (90% pass through 80 mesh)
Catalogue No.	VQ-002160
CAS Number	616-91-1
IUPAC name	(2R)-2-acetamido-3-sulfanylpropanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₅H₉NO₃S
Molecular weight	163.2 g/mol
Exact mass	163.0303
Grade	Biochemistry
Purity / assay	≥99%
HSN code	29309040
InChIKey	PWKSKIMOESPYIA-BYPYZUCNSA-N
SMILES	CC(=O)N[C@@H](CS)C(=O)O
PubChem CID	12035

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Melting point	106-108 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	0.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 4
TPSA	67.4 Å²
Synonyms	LNAC, NAC, acetylcysteine, N-Acetylcysteine, mercapturic acid, L-Acetylcysteine, Fluimucetin, N-Acetyl cysteine, Syntemucol, Neo-fluimucil, L-Cysteine, N-acetyl-, Mucolyticum-Lappe

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements: P264 + P265, P280, P305 + P351 + P338, P337 + P317

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

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Biochemistry

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MW: 163.2 g/mol

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BP/USP/EP / Cell Cult…

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Formula: C₅H₉NO₃S
MW: 163.2 g/mol

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Cell Culture

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Formula: C₅H₉NO₃S
MW: 163.2 g/mol

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Molecular Biology

N-Acetyl-L-cysteine, for molecular biology, ≥99%

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Formula: C₅H₉NO₃S
MW: 163.2 g/mol

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USP

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Formula: C₅H₉NO₃S
MW: 163.2 g/mol

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Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of N-Acetyl-L-cysteine, 99% (90% pass through 80 mesh)?

The CAS Registry Number of N-Acetyl-L-cysteine, 99% (90% pass through 80 mesh) is 616-91-1. It is also known as LNAC, NAC, acetylcysteine.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of N-Acetyl-L-cysteine, 99% (90% pass through 80 mesh)?

N-Acetyl-L-cysteine, 99% (90% pass through 80 mesh) has the molecular formula C5H9NO3S and a molecular weight of 163.2 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2R)-2-acetamido-3-sulfanylpropanoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of N-Acetyl-L-cysteine, 99% (90% pass through 80 mesh) can I order?

We supply N-Acetyl-L-cysteine, 99% (90% pass through 80 mesh) in Biochemistry (≥99%) grade, in 10 g, 25 g, 100 g, 5 x 1 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with N-Acetyl-L-cysteine, 99% (90% pass through 80 mesh)?

Yes. Every lot of N-Acetyl-L-cysteine, 99% (90% pass through 80 mesh) is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can N-Acetyl-L-cysteine, 99% (90% pass through 80 mesh) be shipped internationally?

Yes. N-Acetyl-L-cysteine, 99% (90% pass through 80 mesh) is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.