N-acetyl-L-Cysteine Powder (NAC) is a powdery form of N-acetyl-L-cysteine, a white crystalline powder with a garlic like odor, acidic taste, hygroscopicity, and easy solubility in water or ethanol. The thiol group contained in its molecular structure can break the disulfide bond in the mucin peptide chain of mucus in phlegm, causing the breakdown of mucin and reducing the viscosity of sputum, making it liquefied and easy to cough up. Suitable for patients with acute and chronic phlegm that is thick and difficult to cough up, as well as critical situations where a large amount of phlegm blocks and causes difficulty breathing. It can prevent liver toxicity caused by excessive acetaminophen by maintaining or restoring the concentration of glutathione in the liver. It is the precursor of glutathione, the main endogenous antioxidant in the human body, with antioxidant properties that help protect cells from oxidative stress damage. As a nutritional enhancer, it enhances the nutritional content of the product. As a biological reagent used in scientific experiments and research. This substance should not come into contact with metals (such as Fe, Cu), rubber, oxidants, etc. It is not advisable to use antibiotics such as penicillin, cephalosporins, tetracycline, etc. in combination to avoid reducing their efficacy.
N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine Powder CAS 616-91-1
Product Code: BM-2-5-051
Chinese name: N-acetyl-L-cysteine
CAS Number: 616-91-1
Molecular formula: c5h9no3s
Molecular weight: 163.19
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Enterprise standard: HPLC>99.5%,GC-MS
Main markets: United States, Australia, Brazil, Japan, Germany, Indonesia, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Canada, etc.
Manufacturer: Bowen Technology Xi'an Factory
Technical Services: R&D Department-3
Usage: Receptor resistance testing, etc.
Transport: Transport as another non sensitive compound name.
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What is the purpose of N-acetyl-L-Cysteine powder?
N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine Powder(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acetylcysteine) (NAC) is a compound with various biological activities, widely used in the fields of medicine, food, health products, and scientific research. The following is a detailed explanation of its purpose:
Its most significant medicinal use is as an expectorant. The thiol group (- SH) in its molecular structure can react with the disulfide bond (- S-S) connecting the mucin peptide chain in mucus, causing the mucin peptide chain to break and turn into a small molecule peptide chain, thereby reducing the viscosity of sputum and making it easier to cough up. This mechanism makes it excellent in treating symptoms such as thick sputum and difficulty coughing up caused by acute and chronic respiratory infections. Can be used to treat COPD patients who often experience difficulty breathing due to increased airway secretions and thick sputum. This substance can effectively reduce the viscosity of sputum and improve the respiratory condition of patients. Patients with bronchiectasis often have a large accumulation of purulent sputum due to structural damage to the airway wall. It can decompose purulent sputum and alleviate patient symptoms. Pneumonia patients experience increased sputum secretion due to pulmonary inflammation, which helps to expel phlegm and promote inflammation resolution.
Medical use
This substance is also an effective antidote, mainly used to treat liver toxicity caused by excessive acetaminophen (paracetamol). Acetaminophen is a commonly used antipyretic and analgesic drug, but excessive intake can lead to liver damage and even liver failure. N-acetyl-L-Cysteine Powder can enhance the detoxification ability of the liver by maintaining or restoring the concentration of glutathione in the liver, thereby preventing the damage of acetaminophen to the liver. This substance is one of the main antioxidants in the human body, which can clear free radicals in the body and reduce oxidative stress damage to cells. This characteristic enables it to play a role in preventing and treating various diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative diseases, etc. Oxidative stress is one of the important factors in the occurrence and development of cardiovascular diseases. This substance can reduce the oxidative damage of blood vessel wall and reduce the risk of atherosclerosis. Diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease are closely related to oxidative damage to neurons. N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine can protect neurons from oxidative stress damage and delay disease progression.
Acetyl-L-Cysteine can be added to food as a nutritional enhancer to enhance its nutritional content. For example, adding N-acetyl-L-Cysteine to infant formula can help improve the immune system and antioxidant capacity of infants and young children. In addition, N-acetyl-L-Cysteine can also be used to make health foods, such as antioxidant oral liquids, immune enhancers, etc. N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine Powder can also be used as a functional food ingredient to make foods with specific health benefits. For example, adding N-acetyl-L-Cysteine to beverages can create health drinks with antioxidant and anti-aging properties.
N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine has also been widely used in the cosmetics industry. Its antioxidant and whitening effects make it an important ingredient in many high-end cosmetics. N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine can eliminate free radicals on the surface of the skin, reduce oxidative stress damage to the skin, and thus delay skin aging. This characteristic makes N-acetyl-L-Cysteine a core ingredient in many anti-aging cosmetics. N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine can inhibit the activity of tyrosinase, reduce the production of melanin, and achieve the effect of whitening the skin. In addition, N-acetyl-L-Cysteine can promote skin metabolism, accelerate the excretion of melanin, and make the skin brighter and more uniform.
Research purposes
N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine also has important applications in the field of scientific research. Its various biological activities make it an important reagent for many scientific research experiments. Can be used to study the structure and function of proteins. For example, by observing the binding of N-acetyl-L-Cysteine to specific proteins, the structural and functional characteristics of the protein can be inferred. N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine can be used to study the mechanism of action and efficacy of drugs. For example, by observing the effects of N-acetyl-L-Cysteine on specific cells or tissues, one can understand the pathways and effects of drugs. N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine can be used to study processes such as cell growth, differentiation, and apoptosis. For example, by observing the effects of N-acetyl-L-Cysteine on cell proliferation, migration, and apoptosis, the basic laws of cell biology can be understood.
Conclusion
N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine Powder is a chemical substance with multiple uses and advantages. In the field of medicine, it plays an important role as a component of various drugs such as phlegm dissolving drugs, detoxifying agents, and antioxidants; In the fields of food, beverage, and health products, it is favored by consumers as a nutritional enhancer and antioxidant health product; In the field of biochemical research, it provides strong support for researchers as a biological reagent; In the field of cosmetics, it is popular in the market as a whitening and anti-aging ingredient. However, it is still necessary to pay attention to storage conditions, dosage control, drug interactions, and allergic reactions during use to ensure its safety and effectiveness. With the continuous advancement of science and technology and the increasing demand for health, we believe that NAC will demonstrate its unique value and potential in more fields.