Carbocysteine, also known as S-carboxymethyl-L-cysteine, is a mucolytic agent used to reduce the viscosity of mucus in respiratory conditions. Chemically, it is a derivative of the amino acid L-cysteine, with a carboxymethyl group attached to the sulfur atom. Its IUPAC name is (R)-2-amino-3-(carboxymethylsulfanyl)propanoic acid. Carbocysteine helps improve airway clearance in diseases like chronic bronchitis and COPD. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Expectorants and Mucolytics. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include L-Carbocysteine, S-Carboxylmethyl-L-cysteine, Rhinathiol, Mucodyne and Reomucil. Its PubChem CID is 193653.
Carbocysteine
| CAS No | 638-23-3 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C5H9NO4S |
| Molecular Weight | 179.20 g/mol |
| Synonyms | (2R)-2-amino-3-(carboxymethylsulfanyl)propanoic acid |
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Carbocysteine, also known as S-carboxymethyl-L-cysteine, is a mucolytic agent used to reduce the viscosity of mucus in respiratory conditions. Chemically, it is a derivative of the amino acid L-cysteine, with a carboxymethyl group attached to the sulfur atom.
The listed CAS number is 638-23-3.
The listed molecular formula is C5H9NO4S.
The listed molecular weight is 179.20 g/mol.
(2R)-2-amino-3-(carboxymethylsulfanyl)propanoic acid.
The source lists L-Carbocysteine, S-Carboxylmethyl-L-cysteine, Rhinathiol, Mucodyne and Reomucil.