Synonyms
LNAC, NAC, N – Acetyl Cysteine
Technical Data
CAS Number: 616-91-1
Molecular Formula: HSCH2CH(NHCOCH3)CO2H
Molecular Weight: 163.19
Beilstein Registry Number: 1724426
EC Number: 210-498-3
FabriChem Specifications
| ITEM | SPECIFICATIONS |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystals or crystalline powder |
| Identification (IR) | Compares to Standard |
| Assay | 98.5 – 101.0% |
| Specific Rotation [ α ]D25 | +21.0 ~ +27.0 |
| State of Solution (Transmittance) | Clear and Colorless 98.0% Min. |
| Chloride (Cl) | 0.04% Max. |
| Ammonium (NH4) | 0.02% Max. |
| Sulfate (SO4) | 0.030% Max. |
| Iron (Fe) | 20 ppm Max. |
| Loss on Drying | 0.5% Max. |
| Residue on Ignition (Sulfated) | 0.2% Max. |
| pH | 2.0 – 2.8 |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | 10 ppm Max. |
| Arsenic (as As2O3) | 1 ppm Max. |
| Lead | 3.7 ppm Max. |
| Microbiology: | |
| Total Plate Count | 1,000 CFU/g Max. |
| Yeast/Mold | 100 CFU/g Max. |
| E. Coli | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative |
| Coliforms | Negative |
