EINECS: 211-327-5
Molecular Formula: C₅H₉NO₄S
Synonyms: Alanine,3-[(carboxymethyl)thio]-, L- (6CI,8CI); (2R)-2-Amino-3-[(carboxymethyl)thio]propionic acid; (L)-2-Amino-3-(carboxymethylthio)propionicacid; (R)-S-(Carboxymethyl)cysteine; 3-[(Carboxymethyl)thio]-L-alanine; AHR3053; Bronchokod; Carbocysteine; Chilvax; L-(Carboxymethyl)cysteine; LJ 206; Lisil; Lisomucil; Loviscol; Muciclar; Mucocis; Mucodyne; Mucofan; Mucolase; Mucolex; Pectox; Pulmoclase; Reomucil; Rhinathiol; Rhinatiol; S-(Carboxymethyl)-(R)-cysteine; Siroxyl; Thiodril; Transbronchin; L-Carbocysteine(S-CMC);
Appearance: white to slightly off-white amorphous powder
Molecular Weight: 179.19426
Density: 1.514 g/cm3
Boiling Point: 417.3 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point: 205-207 oC
Flash Point: 206.2 °C
Alpha: -31 o (C=1, 10% NAH2CO3)
Storage Temperature: 2-8°C
Solubility: soluble in cold water
Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Usage: An expectorant that can be used to help relieve the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder and bronchiectasis.