Cysteine methyl ester
Chemical compound
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Cysteine methyl ester is the organic compound with the formula HSCH2CH(NH2)CO2CH3. It is a white solid substance, known as the methyl ester of the amino acid, cysteine.
Other namesMethyl L-cysteinate
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| Other names | Methyl L-cysteinate |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.017.842 |
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| Formula | C4H9NO2S |
| Molar mass | 135.18 g·mol−1 |
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Uses
Under the brand name Mecysteine, cysteine methyl ester is a commercial drug for mucolytic activity.[1] The compound has an ability to break down or lower the viscosity of mucin-containing secretions or components of fluids by chronic and acute respiratory disorders. The drug is sold under the commercial names Delta in Paraguay, and Pectite and Zeotin in Japan.[2]
Cysteine methyl ester is also used as a building block for synthesis of N,S-heterocycles.[3][4]
