Acetylcysteine is an organic compound with the chemical formula C5H9NO3S. It is mainly used as a mucolytic agent and has a strong mucolytic effect. The thiol contained in its molecules can break the disulfide bonds in the glycoprotein polypeptide chains in the sputum, thereby reducing the viscosity of the sputum, and making the sputum liquid and easier to cough up. It can also break the DNA fibers in purulent sputum. Therefore, it can not only dissolve white sticky sputum, but also dissolve purulent sputum. For patients who are not responding to general expectorants, this product can still be effective.
CAS registration number: 616-91-1
EINECS registration number: 210-498-3
Appearance: white crystalline powder
Melting point: 106 to 108 ℃
Boiling point: 407.7 ℃
Flash point: 200.4 ℃
Safety description: S22; S24/25
Hazard description: R36/37/38
