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Alternate Names: S-(Carboxymethyl)-DL-cysteine, (RS)-Carbocisteine, S-(Carboxymethyl)cysteine
CAS No: 25390-17-4
PubChem CID: 1080
Mol Formula: C5H9NO4S
Mol Weight: 179.20 g/mol
IUPAC Name: 2-amino-3-(carboxymethylsulfanyl)propanoic acid
API Description: S-(Carboxymethyl)cysteine (also known as carbocisteine) is a mucolytic agent used primarily to treat respiratory conditions involving excessive or thick mucus, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis, and asthma. It works by breaking down the structure of mucus, making it less viscous and easier to clear from the airways, thereby improving breathing and reducing cough. Carbocisteine is often used as an adjunct therapy alongside bronchodilators and corticosteroids to enhance mucus clearance and improve lung function.
