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N-ACETYL-L-CYSTEINE, 25 g

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STD SLASNALC25-

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N-ACETYL-L-CYSTEINE

Reserved for TB culture programmes.

Definition

Mucolytic amino acid used to digest sputum during the decontamination procedure.

Synonym

NALC, alpha-acetamido-betamercaptopropionic-acid, LNAC, NAC

Specifications

  • CAS N°: 616-91-1
  • Formula: C5H9NO3S
  • Purity: 99%
  • Crystals
  • Quality: pure
  • Soluble in water by heating and in ethanol

Packaging & Labelling

  • 25 g in plastic bottle
  • Transport not regulated

Instructions for use

Add to NaOH sodium citrate solution the required amount of N-acetyl-L-cysteine just before use, and discard the solution within 24 h.

Storage

  • Store between 5°C and 30°C in a closed container
  • Once N-acetyl-L-cysteine is added to NaOH sodium citrate solution, the mixture can be stored for 24 hours maximum
  • Shelf life: 3 years

(Cf Introduction: Thermosensitive products)

MSF requirements

N-acetyl-L cysteine helps to homogenise sputum samples, increasing mycobacteria detection. Used to prepare NALC-NaOH citrate solution for sample decontamination.

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