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Cycle support / Organ and cycle health

N-Acetylcysteine NAC

A glutathione precursor used for liver and general antioxidant support.

Also known as N-acetyl-L-cysteine, acetylcysteine, mercapturic acid, Acetadote, L-Acetylcysteine, Fluimucetin, Respaire

Effects Heal
Routes Oral
Legal status Dietary supplement
WADA Not listed

3D Molecular Structure of C5H9NO3S

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  • Carbon
  • Hydrogen
  • Nitrogen
  • Oxygen
  • Sulfur

Chemistry

Formula
C5H9NO3S
Molar mass
163.20
CAS
616-91-1
PubChem CID
12035
IUPAC name
(2R)-2-acetamido-3-sulfanylpropanoic acid
InChIKey
PWKSKIMOESPYIA-BYPYZUCNSA-N