3-(N-Acetyl-L-cystein-S-yl) Acetaminophen

CAS: 52372-86-8

Ref. 3D-CCA37286

Product Information

• Name: 3-(N-Acetyl-L-cystein-S-yl) Acetaminophen
• Synonyms: 3-[(5-Acetamido-2-hydroxyphenyl)thio]-N-acetylalanine, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Cysteine, N-acetyl-S-[5-(acetylamino)-2-hydroxyphenyl]-, Acetaminophen mercapturate, N-Acetyl-2-(N-acetyl-<span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-cysteinyl)-4-aminophenol, N-Acetyl-S-[5-(acetylamino)-2-hydroxyphenyl]-<span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-cysteine, Paracetamol mercapturate, Pcm-M, l-Cysteine, N-acetyl-S-[5-(acetylamino)-2-hydroxyphenyl]-, N-Acetyl-S-[5-(acetylamino)-2-hydroxyphenyl]-L-cysteine

Description

3-(N-Acetyl-L-cystein-S-yl) Acetaminophen is a metabolite of acetaminophen and has been shown to be associated with the development of hepatotoxicity. It is produced by CYP2E1 and can be detected in urine, serum, and plasma. 3-(N-Acetyl-L-cystein-S-yl) Acetaminophen may be used as a biomarker for liver injury caused by acetaminophen overdose. It has also been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular events such as myocardial infarction and stroke. 3-(N-Acetyl-L-cystein-S-yl) Acetaminophen is not considered to be toxic or carcinogenic in humans.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 312.34 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₃H₁₆N₂O₅S
• Purity: Min. 95%