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A9165
N-Acetyl-L-cysteine
≥99% (TLC), suitable for cell culture, BioReagent
Synonym(s):
LNAC, NAC
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Product Name
N-Acetyl-L-cysteine, BioReagent, suitable for cell culture
product line
BioReagent
Quality Level
Assay
≥99% (TLC)
form
powder
technique(s)
cell culture | mammalian: suitable
color
white to off-white
mp
106-108 °C (lit.)
solubility
H2O: 100 mg/mL (with heating)
storage temp.
2-8°C
SMILES string
CC(=O)N[C@@H](CS)C(O)=O
InChI
1S/C5H9NO3S/c1-3(7)6-4(2-10)5(8)9/h4,10H,2H2,1H3,(H,6,7)(H,8,9)/t4-/m0/s1
InChI key
PWKSKIMOESPYIA-BYPYZUCNSA-N
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Biochem/physiol Actions
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Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Eye Irrit. 2
Storage Class Code
13 - Non Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 2
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
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How is shipping temperature determined? And how is it related to the product storage temperature?
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Products may be shipped at a different temperature than the recommended long-term storage temperature. If the product quality is sensitive to short-term exposure to conditions other than the recommended long-term storage, it will be shipped on wet or dry-ice. If the product quality is NOT affected by short-term exposure to conditions other than the recommended long-term storage, it will be shipped at ambient temperature. As shipping routes are configured for minimum transit times, shipping at ambient temperature helps control shipping costs for our customers. For more information, please refer to the Storage and Transport Conditions document: https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/deepweb/assets/sigmaaldrich/marketing/global/documents/316/622/storage-transport-conditions-mk.pdf
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Is this product sterile? If not, can I pass it through a 0.22 um filter unit?
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This product is not supplied sterile. However, if the water used is ultrapure, cell culture grade, and prepared in a sterile environment, there is no need to filter the solution.
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Can aliquots be freeze-thawed more than once?
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Product A9165 recommended storage is 2-8°C, Regrettably, information about stability after the material is reconstituted is unavailable. Generally speaking, avoid repeated freeze-thawed.
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Can aliquots be stored long term at -80 Celsius?
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As mentioned in the previous Q&A, it is recommended to store the aliquoted solutions at -20 °C for up to 1 month. Stability testing at -80°C has not been performed. It is not known if lower storage temperatures will extend the stability of the solution.
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How can I make 1M N-acyteyl cysteine solution? Should I dilute in PBS or distilled water?
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This product can be dissolved in H2O up to 100 mg/mL (with heating) . PBS can be used as well. Aliquot and store solutions at -20 deg. C up to 1 month.
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What is the molecular weight of product A9165, N-Acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC)?
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As listed on the product detail page, the molecular weight is determined as 163.19
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What is the half life of Product A9165, N-Acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC), in cell culture?
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We have not tested the half-life of NAC solutions in our labs here at Sigma. However, this subject has been reviewed in Neuropsychopharmacology, 29, 2018-2023 (2004).
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How stable is a solution of Product A9165, N-acetyl cysteine (NAC)?
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Aqueous solutions of cysteine oxidize to cystine on contact with air at neutral or alkaline pH. We recommend making aqueous solutions fresh. NAC is relatively stable in acid. Solutions in acid are stable and can be stored at -20 °C.
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What is the Department of Transportation shipping information for this product?
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Transportation information can be found in Section 14 of the product's (M)SDS.To access the shipping information for this material, use the link on the product detail page for the product.
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