Carbocistein

Carbocistein

Product Details:

  • Color White,
  • Solubility Freely soluble in water; practically insoluble in acetone and ethanol.
  • Shelf Life 24 months
  • Molecular Weight 179.19 g/mol
  • HS Code 29309090
  • Particle Size 90% passes through 80 mesh
  • Structural Formula HOOC-CH(NH2)-CH2-S-CH2-COOH
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Carbocistein Product Specifications

  • Approximately 2.5-3.5 (1% solution)
  • Odorless
  • HOOC-CH(NH2)-CH2-S-CH2-COOH
  • ≤0.002%
  • 207-212°C (dec.)
  • 211-313-5
  • ≤0.5%
  • Slightly acidic
  • Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API)
  • Store in a cool dry place away from light and moisture.
  • Used as a mucolytic agent for respiratory conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and bronchitis.
  • NO
  • 99%
  • Powder
  • Not applicable (decomposes)
  • Pharmaceutical Grade
  • C5H9NO4S
  • 638-23-3
  • White
  • Freely soluble in water; practically insoluble in acetone and ethanol.
  • 24 months
  • 179.19 g/mol
  • Carbocistein
  • 29309090
  • White crystalline powder
  • S-(Carboxymethyl)-L-cysteine
  • 90% passes through 80 mesh

Product Description



Carbocistein is a high-purity active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) designed for medical applications as a mucolytic agent in treating respiratory disorders like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and bronchitis. This white crystalline powder is odorless, slightly acidic to taste, and exhibits exceptional solubility in water while being practically insoluble in acetone and ethanol. Manufactured to pharmaceutical standards, Carbocistein boasts 99% purity with minimal heavy metal content (0.002%). Its particle size is finely processed, with 90% passing through an 80-mesh sieve for consistent formulations. With a pH range of 2.53.5 (for a 1% solution) and loss on drying 0.5%, it ensures reliable stability and usability. Stored properlycool, dry, and shielded from light and moistureit maintains a shelf life of 24 months. Its odorless nature and superior physical form make it a preferred choice in the pharmaceutical industry for respiratory health solutions.

FAQs of Carbocistein:


Q: What is the main usage of Carbocistein?

A: Carbocistein is used as a mucolytic agent to treat respiratory conditions like COPD and bronchitis by thinning mucus and easing its clearance.

Q: How should Carbocistein be stored?

A: Store Carbocistein in a cool, dry place away from light and moisture to maintain its efficacy and shelf life of 24 months.

Q: Is Carbocistein poisonous?

A: No, Carbocistein is not poisonous and is safe for pharmaceutical use when handled under proper guidelines.

Q: What is the purity level of Carbocistein?

A: Carbocistein has a purity level of 99%, making it ideal for pharmaceutical-grade applications.

Q: Is Carbocistein soluble in water?

A: Yes, Carbocistein is freely soluble in water but practically insoluble in acetone and ethanol.

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