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Product Description
Mechanism of action
Carbocysteine (S-carboxymethylcysteine) is a mucolytic agent that modifies the viscosity and elasticity of mucus. It acts by breaking disulfide bonds within mucin glycoproteins and regulating sialomucin–fucosomucin ratios, thereby restoring normal mucus rheology. It also exerts antioxidant and mild anti-inflammatory effects within the respiratory epithelium.
Benefits and advantages
Used in respiratory-mucus rheology research, chronic bronchitis and COPD models, mucociliary-clearance studies, oxidative-stress investigations and airway-remodelling research. It is a reference mucoregulating compound in pulmonary pharmacology.
Side effects and risks
Risks include gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea, rare hypersensitivity reactions and, at very high doses, potential gastric irritation. Handle as a relatively low-toxicity respiratory adjunct with standard lab precautions.
Datasheet
| Molecular Formula | C5H9NO4S |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 179.20 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 638-23-3 |
| Storage Condition | Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container tightly closed. Protect from moisture and light. |
| Solubility | 1.6g/L |
| Purity | Purity information is available upon request (COA). |
| Synonym | carbocysteine; 638-23-3; Carbocisteine; S-Carboxymethyl-L-cysteine; S-(CARBOXYMETHYL)-L-CYSTEINE |
| IUPAC/Chemical Name | (2R)-2-amino-3-(carboxymethylsulfanyl)propanoic acid |
| InChl Key | GBFLZEXEOZUWRN-VKHMYHEASA-N |
| InChl Code | InChI=1S/C5H9NO4S/c6-3(5(9)10)1-11-2-4(7)8/h3H,1-2,6H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)/t3-/m0/s1 |
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