N-Acetyl-L-cysteine, BP/USP/EP, cell culture… 616-91-1

Name: N-Acetyl-L-cysteine, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-046076

About N-Acetyl-L-cysteine, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested

N-Acetyl-L-cysteine is an amino acid derivative (BP/USP/EP / Cell Culture grade) carrying the CAS registry number 616-91-1. The compound has the formula C5H9NO3S, corresponding to a molecular weight of 163.2 g/mol. Systematically, it is named (2R)-2-acetamido-3-sulfanylpropanoic acid. Common synonyms include acetylcysteine and N-Acetylcysteine.

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 1 hazard statement. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is commonly used for peptide synthesis, cell culture media and biochemical research. Typical end-use sectors are academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Available in 5 g, 25 g and 100 g packs, N-Acetyl-L-cysteine is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Peptide synthesis
Cell culture media
Biochemical research

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	N-Acetyl-L-cysteine, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested
Catalogue No.	VQ-046076
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	BP/USP/EP / Cell Culture
HSN code	29309040
InChIKey	PWKSKIMOESPYIA-BYPYZUCNSA-N
SMILES	CC(=O)N[C@@H](CS)C(=O)O
PubChem CID	12035

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	0.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 4
TPSA	67.4 Å²
Synonyms	acetylcysteine, N-Acetylcysteine, mercapturic acid, L-Acetylcysteine, Fluimucetin, N-Acetyl cysteine, Syntemucol, Neo-fluimucil, L-Cysteine, N-acetyl-, Mucolyticum-Lappe, N-Acetyl-3-mercaptoalanine, Cysteine, N-acetyl-, L-

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

Other grades of CAS 616-91-1

Biochemistry

N-Acetyl-L-cysteine, 99% (90% pass through 20 mesh)

CAS: 616-91-1
Formula: C₅H₉NO₃S
MW: 163.2 g/mol

VQ-002159

Biochemistry

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

CAS: 616-91-1
Formula: C₅H₉NO₃S
MW: 163.2 g/mol

VQ-002160

Cell Culture

N-Acetyl-L-cysteine, cell culture tested

CAS: 616-91-1
Formula: C₅H₉NO₃S
MW: 163.2 g/mol

VQ-046346

Molecular Biology

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

CAS: 616-91-1
Formula: C₅H₉NO₃S
MW: 163.2 g/mol

VQ-002161

USP

N-Acetyl-L-cysteine, USP

CAS: 616-91-1
Formula: C₅H₉NO₃S
MW: 163.2 g/mol

VQ-046738

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of N-Acetyl-L-cysteine, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested?

The CAS Registry Number of N-Acetyl-L-cysteine, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested is 616-91-1. It is also known as acetylcysteine, N-Acetylcysteine, mercapturic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of N-Acetyl-L-cysteine, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested?

N-Acetyl-L-cysteine, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested 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, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested can I order?

We supply N-Acetyl-L-cysteine, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested in BP/USP/EP / Cell Culture grade, in 5 g, 25 g, 100 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with N-Acetyl-L-cysteine, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested?

Yes. Every lot of N-Acetyl-L-cysteine, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested 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, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested be shipped internationally?

Yes. N-Acetyl-L-cysteine, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested 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.