Active ingredient · Carbocisteine family
Pharmaceutical analytical standardCarbocisteine
Synonyms: Carbocysteine, S-Carboxymethyl-L-cysteine, Mucodyne, Rhinathiol, Transbronchin, Lisomucil, Muciclar, Mucolase, Reomucil, Mucocis, Siroxyl, Mucolex, Carbocit, Mucofan, Mucopront, l-carbocysteine, Pectox, Methista, Pulmoclase, S-(Carboxymethyl)-(R)-cysteine, Cysteine, S-(carboxymethyl)-, NSC 14156, Mucodine, L-Cysteine, S-(carboxymethyl)-, NSC 68427, L-Isomer Carbocysteine, S Carboxymethylcysteine, Mucodyne fte, Carbocysteine, L, Loviscol, Lisil, H-Cys(carboxymethyl)-OH, Bronchokod, Rinatiol, Chilvax, Mucotab, Thiodril, Carboxymethylcysteine, Alanine, 3-((carboxymethyl)thio)-, L-, Mucosol, Mucotron, PectDrill, S-Carboxylmethyl-L-cysteine, Mukinyl, Mucojet sirup, Mucolex sirup, Superthiol sirup, L-(Carboxymethyl)cysteine, SCMC, Carbocysteine, L Isomer
- Cat. No.
- P-C040-001
- CAS
- 638-23-3
- Alternative CAS
- 49673-84-9 (sodium salt)
- 49673-81-6 (lysine salt)
- 25390-17-4 (racemate)
- 186537-58-6 (alternative CAS, same compound)
- Formula
- C5H9NO4S
- Molecular weight
- 179.19 g/mol
- Category
- Active ingredient (API)
A mucolytic derived from the amino acid cysteine, first described in 1951 and in medical use since 1960: it makes phlegm less thick and easier to cough up, for example in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Did you know?It is made by attaching a carboxymethyl group to cysteine, using chloroacetic acid: hence its full name, S-carboxymethyl-L-cysteine, shortened to carbocisteine.
The two levels compared
| Level 1 Mass balance | Level 2 Mass balance + qNMR | |
|---|---|---|
| Identity (IR, MS, 1H and 13C-NMR; peptides: ESI-MS, MALDI-TOF and IR) | ✓ | ✓ |
| HPLC purity (min. 95%) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Content by mass balance (min. 90%; peptides: for information only)* | ✓ | ✓ |
| Content verified by qNMR (small molecules only) | · | ✓ |
| Suitable to qualify it as an in-house primary standard (ICH Q7) | · | ✓ |
* Mass balance is performed on every molecule. The only exceptions are cases where the chemistry of the molecule prevents it, for example oils and highly volatile substances, on which some of the required measurements cannot be made: in those cases the CoA states how the content was assigned.
What you receive
Shipped under controlled temperature when the molecule requires it.
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Pharmacopoeial standards available
The official European Pharmacopoeia standards for this molecule, supplied with EDQM documentation.
- Carbocisteine CRSEP C0470000
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Frequently asked questions
Is mass balance always performed?
Yes, on every molecule. The only exceptions are cases where the chemistry of the molecule prevents it: for example oils and highly volatile substances, on which some measurements (such as thermogravimetry) cannot be made. In those cases the CoA states which method was used to assign the content.
Can I ask for a different quantity?
Yes. The quantities are only suggestions: choose "Other" and enter the milligrams or grams you need.
Which level should I choose?
Level 1 is enough for most routine testing. Level 2 adds an independent qNMR content value and is meant for labs that need to qualify an in-house primary standard. For peptides and similar molecules, Level 2 is not available.
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