151062-55-4

Basic information

• Product Name: (S)-2-METHYLCYSTEINE HYDROCHLORIDE
• Synonyms: (S)-2-METHYLCYSTEINE HYDROCHLORIDE;2-Methyl-D-cysteine hydrochloride;D-Cysteine, 2-Methyl-,hydrochloride (1:1);α-Me-D-Cys-OH·HCl;(S)-2-Amino-3-mercapto-2-methylpropanoic acid hydrochloride;(2S)-2-Amino-2-methyl-3-sulfanyl-propanoic acid hydrochloride;Alpha-Methyl-D-Cys-OH·HCl
• CAS NO: 151062-55-4
• Molecular Formula: C4H10ClNO2S
• Molecular Weight: 171.65
• Product Categories: α-Methyl Amino Acids
• Mol File: 151062-55-4.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

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• CAS DataBase Reference: (S)-2-METHYLCYSTEINE HYDROCHLORIDE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: (S)-2-METHYLCYSTEINE HYDROCHLORIDE(151062-55-4)
• EPA Substance Registry System: (S)-2-METHYLCYSTEINE HYDROCHLORIDE(151062-55-4)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 151062-55-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

(S)-2-Methylcysteine hydrochloride is a chemical compound that is derived from the amino acid cysteine. It is used as a mucolytic agent, meaning it helps to break down and thin mucus in the respiratory system, making it easier to cough up and clear the airways. This makes it useful in the treatment of conditions such as bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and cystic fibrosis. It works by disrupting the disulfide bonds in mucoproteins, which are present in mucus, resulting in the breakdown of the mucus structure. In addition to its mucolytic properties, (S)-2-Methylcysteine hydrochloride also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, making it potentially useful in the management of oxidative stress and inflammatory conditions.