NACET

Price range: €18.50 through €34.00

NACET (N-Acetylcysteine ethyl ester)

SKU: nacet

ACTIVE INGREDIENT: NACET

OTHER NAMES: N-Acetylcysteine ethyl ester; N-Acetyl-L-cysteine ethyl ester;

CAS NUMBER: 59587-09-6

ATC CODE: –

FORMULA: C₇H₁₃NO₃S

MOLAR MASS: 191.251 g·mol⁻¹

ITEM TYPE: powder

QUANTITY PER PACK: 5 grams and 10 grams

STORAGE: Store in a cool and dry place. Keep away from direct sunlight and heat. Keep out of reach of children. The product will become liquid when the temperature is above 25^oC. When the temperature is below 20^oC, it will slowly become solid, but the quality will not change.

SCOOPS: This product includes a measuring scoop (0.15 ml) = 50 mg (approximately).

For precise measurement, we recommend using a laboratory scale.

NOTE: Store in a tightly sealed container – NACET has an very unpleasant smell.

The product is not intended for human use. For collectors, hobbyists, education and research.

All information provided here is for informational purposes only and may contain inaccuracies. These products are intended for collectors, hobbyists, and for educational and research purposes only. Not for use by humans or animals.

NACET is the N-Acetyl-Cysteine ethyl esther, which is the precursor to glutathione, the single most powerful antioxidant naturally occurring in human body. Thanks to its ethyl esther form, it is more lipophilic (fat-soluble) than the original NAC, which allows for better absorption through the lipid membranes of cells, making it is up to 20 times more bioavailable, which translates into more potent antioxidant effects.

By increasing glutathione levels, NACET helps protect cells from oxidative damage, which is important for maintaining cellular health and preventing the damage related to aging. It is vital for supporting the detoxification process in the liver; in fact, NAC has long been used in the treatment of acetaminophen poisoning. Apart from being a precursor to glutathione, NAC exhibits antioxidant properties of its own, directly scavenging free radicals. NACET, through its conversion to NAC, may influence the levels of various neurotransmitters in the brain. It is believed to prevent glutamate excitotixicity and help in the restoration and maintenance of healthy balance of monoamine neurotrasmitters – dopamine and serotonin, affecting mood, motivation and cognition.

NAC has also been shown to modulate the production of certain cytokines, which are signaling molecules that mediate and regulate immunity, inflammation, and hematopoiesis. Thanks to its action as a mucolytic agent, it is particularly useful in conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchitis and chronic sinusitis.

Furthermore, studies show that NAC might play an important role both in the treatment and prevention of COVID-19 infection, overcoming the cognitive symptoms of “long COVID”, counteract abdominal obesity and dissolve kidney stones.

Anecdotal reports indicate that it may also lessen anxiety and alleviate the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and reduce drug cravings. It might also improve executive function in autism and ADHD.