| Product Name | N-Acetyl Cysteine(NAC) |
|---|---|
| CAS No. | 616-91-1 |
| MF | C5H9NO3S |
| MW | 163.2 |
| Purity | ≥99.0% |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Packing | 1kg/bag,25kg/drum |
| Apply | Antioxidant, mucolytic agent, liver detox, anti-aging |
N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine is a stable derivative of the amino acid L-cysteine, known for its powerful antioxidant properties and as a precursor to glutathione synthesis. It is widely used in nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and functional foods for its detoxification, mucolytic, and cellular protection effects.
Key benefits include:
Glutathione precursor – boosts intracellular antioxidant defenses
Liver protection – supports detoxification and reduces liver enzyme levels
Respiratory health – breaks down mucus and improves airway clearance
Anti-aging – combats oxidative stress and promotes cellular repair
High purity ≥99%, pharmaceutical-grade quality
Non-GMO, allergen-free, complies with global safety standards
Produced in GMP, ISO, HACCP certified facilities
Low heavy metal content, solvent residue compliant
Stable crystalline form for longer shelf life
| Specification | Qualified Testing Result | Actual Testing Result | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1. Physical & Chemical Analysis | |||
| Appearance | White crystalline powder | Complied | Visual |
| Odor | Characteristic | Complied | Organoleptic |
| Assay (HPLC) | ≥99.0% | 99.4% | HPLC |
| Loss on Drying | ≤0.5% | 0.08% | USP <731> |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.2% | 0.05% | USP <281> |
| pH (1% solution) | 6.0–7.5 | 6.8 | USP |
| Part 2. Heavy Metal Analysis & Chemical Control | |||
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10 ppm | Complied | AAS |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤3 ppm | <0.5 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤1 ppm | <0.1 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤1 ppm | <0.05 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤0.1 ppm | <0.01 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Part 3. Microbiological Analysis & Control | |||
| Total Plate Count (cfu/g) | ≤1,000 | <100 | USP <61> |
| Yeast & Mold (cfu/g) | ≤100 | <10 | USP <61> |
| E. coli | Negative | Negative | USP <62> |
| Salmonella (per 25 g) | Negative | Negative | USP <62> |
Nutraceuticals for antioxidant and liver health formulas
Pharmaceuticals as a mucolytic and detoxification agent
Functional foods for anti-aging and wellness support
1kg/aluminium foil bag, with two plastic bags inside.
Gross Weight: 1.5kg Size: 18cmxH27cm
25kg/fiber drum, with two plastic bags inside.
Gross Weight: 28kg Size: 42cmxH52cm Volume: 0.0625mg/Drum.
DHL / FEDEX / EMS / E-PACKET / BY AIR / BY SEA
1. ≤50kg, Express delivery(DHL /FEDEX) recommended, usually called as DDU service;
2. ≤500kg, Air shipping recommended, usually called as CIF service;
3. >500kg, sea shipping recommended, usually called as FOB, CFR, or CIF service;
4. For high value products, please select air shipping and express delivery for safe.
We will contact you within 1 working day, please pay attention to the email with the suffix “forrest@oriherb.com”.
