l General Information |
Product Name | Carbocisteine |
General description | Carbocisteine is the most frequently prescribed mucoactive agent for long-term COPD use. Carbocisteine also exhibits free-radical scavenging and anti-inflammatory properties. |
Synonym | S-(Carboxymethyl)cysteine; Broncodeterge; Mucodine |
Purity | ≥98%(HPLC) | CAS Number | 2387-59-9 |
Formula | C5H9NO4S | Molecular Weight | 179.19 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | White or Off-white solid |
Solubility(25℃) | DMSO | ~0.01mg/mL |
Ethanol | Insoluble |
Water | Insoluble |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol Actions | Carbocysteine is a compound formed when iodoacetic acid reacts with sulfhydryl groups in proteins. It has been used as an anti-infective nasal spray with mucolytic and expectorant action. S-carboxymethylcysteine (carbocisteine) is the most frequently prescribed mucoactive agent for long-term COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) use in a number of countries. In addition to its mucoregulatory activity, carbocisteine exhibits free-radical scavenging and anti-inflammatory properties. S-Carboxymethyl-L-cysteine can be found in root vegetables and has been isolated from radish seedlings. S-carboxymethyl-L-cysteine can be detectable in urine especially after the processing of chlorinated compounds by gut microlfora. |
Application | 1. Anti-Infective Agents, Local 2. Expectorants |
l Packaging & Storage |
Packaging | 1g |
Storage temp. | 0-5℃ |
l Precautions and Disclaimer |
This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses. |
l References |
1. http://www.drugbank.ca 2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |
