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Premium Ingredient N-Acetyl L-Cysteine

Premium Ingredient N-Acetyl L-Cysteine is short for NAC, is a modified form of a dietary amino acid known as L-cysteine. NAC acts as a precursor or in laymans terms, a raw material for the manufacture of the all-important endogenous antioxidant glutathione.

Ingredient Name: N-acetyl-L-cysteine

Features: Antioxidant Properties, Healthy Ageing

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
Protein Type
Food Ingredients Functions
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
CAS No.
616-91-1
Molecular formula
C5H9NO3S
Functions
  • Anti Aging Agent
  • Help with Exercise Tolerance
  • Treatment of Drug Induced Memory Loss
  • Helps with Kidney Disease and Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Treatment of Drug Overdoses if an overdose of acetaminophen has occurred.
Chemical Structure

Premium Ingredient N-Acetyl L-Cysteine - Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Food Ingredients Features

Applications & Uses

Properties

Appearance
White Crystals Or Crystalline Powder
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight163.2--
Specific Rotation21.3 - 27.0°-
State of Solution (Transmittance)Clear and colorless min. 98.0--
Chloridemax. 0.04%-
Ammoniummax. 0.02%-
Sulfatemax. 0.030%-
Iron Contentmax. 20ppm-
Lead Contentmax. 10ppm-
Arsenicmax. 1ppm-
Other amino acidsChromatographically not detectable--
loss on Dryingmax. 0.50%-
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated)max. 0.20%-
Assay98.5-101.0%-
pH2.0-2.8--

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Solubility (H2O, g/100g)

17(20°), 80(40°), 260(60°)

Storage & Handling

Storage

Preserve in well-closed containers, and store at controlled room temperature.