Properties
Description
Acetylcysteine, soluble in DMSO, water and ethanol, is an inhibitor of the enzyme xanthine oxidase. It targets human endogenous metabolite.
Molecular Formula
C5H9NO3S
Targets
Human endogenous metabolite
Solubility
DMSO: 32 mg/mL (196.08 mM); Water: 32 mg/mL (196.08 mM); Ethanol: 32 mg/mL (196.08 mM)
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Acetylcysteine can be used to investigate its mucolytic properties and role in treating acetaminophen overdose.