L-Cysteine methyl ester hydrochloride (CAS 18598-63-5) is a white to off-white crystalline powder, acting as a soluble hydrochloride salt derivative of L-cysteine. Primarily used as a mucolytic agent and pharmaceutical intermediate, it helps reduce sputum viscosity and is utilized in biochemical studies. It functions as a antitussive and expectorant. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Expectorants. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Mecysteine hydrochloride. It is also listed for alternate use as: API Intermediate. Its PubChem CID is 2733208.
L-Methylcysteine Hydrochloride
| CAS No | 14344-46-8 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C4H10ClNO2S |
| Molecular Weight | 171.65 g/mol |
| Synonyms | methyl (2R)-2-amino-3-sulfanylpropanoate;hydrochloride |
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L-Cysteine methyl ester hydrochloride (CAS 18598-63-5) is a white to off-white crystalline powder, acting as a soluble hydrochloride salt derivative of L-cysteine.
The listed CAS number is 14344-46-8.
The listed molecular formula is C4H10ClNO2S.
The listed molecular weight is 171.65 g/mol.
methyl (2R)-2-amino-3-sulfanylpropanoate;hydrochloride.
The source lists Mecysteine hydrochloride.