Carbocisteine is a mucolytic that reduces the viscosity of sputum and so can be used to help relieve the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) and bronchiectasis by allowing the sufferer to bring up sputum more easily. Carbocisteine should not be used with antitussives (cough suppressants) or medicines that dry up bronchial secretions.
CAT# | 10-101-113 |
CAS | 638-23-3 |
Background | Carbocisteine is a mucolytic, a substance that assists in breaking up mucus in the airways. It is used as adjunctive therapy in respiratory tract disorders associated with thick mucus in the absence of an infection. It is often prescribed in the treatment of bronchitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, reducing mucus viscosity, allowing the sufferer to bring up mucus more easily. |
Synonyms/Alias | (R)-2-Amino-3-carboxymethylsulfanylpropionic acid; 3-[(Carboxymethyl)thio]alanine; AHR-3053; S-(Carboxymethyl)-L-cysteine; LJ-206; Carbocisteine; Carbocistein; Carbocysteine; DF 1794Y; Mucofan; PectDrill; Reomucil; Superthiol sirup; NSC 14156; NSC-14156; NSC14156;S-Carboxymethyl-L-cysteine |
Chemical Name | (2R)-2-amino-3-(carboxymethylsulfanyl)propanoic acid |
M.F/Formula | C5H9NO4S |
M.W/Mr. | 179.19 |
Sequence | H-Cys(carboxymethyl)-OH |
Labeling Target | Glutathione S-transferase P |
Application | Respiratory tract disorders |
Appearance | Solid powder |
Purity | >98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis) |
Biological Activity | Carbocysteine is a compound formed when iodoacetic acid reacts with sulfhydryl groups in proteins. It has been used as an anti-infective nasal spray with mucolytic and expectorant action. |
Areas of Interest | Cardiovascular System & Diseases Pituitary & Hypothalamic Hormones |
Functions | S-nitrosoglutathione binding |
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