Chemistry:Acetylcysteinamide

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Short description: Chemical compound
Acetylcysteinamide
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Identifiers
CAS Number
PubChem CID
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC5H10N2O2S
Molar mass162.21 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)
Density1.227 g/cm3
Boiling point308 °C (586 °F)
Solubility in water22[citation needed] mg/mL (20 °C)

N-Acetylcysteine amide (abbrev. NACA, AD4 and also known as acetylcysteinamide) is an amide derivative of N-acetylcysteine that appears to have better blood–brain barrier permeability and bioavailability and a similar antioxidant capability.[1]

References

  1. "N-Acetylcysteine amide: a derivative to fulfill the promises of N-Acetylcysteine". Free Radical Research 47 (5): 357–67. May 2013. doi:10.3109/10715762.2013.781595. PMID 23472882.