L-Cysteine derivatives and medicaments containing them
US4248890A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 5, 1979 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 1999 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P11/00
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
L-cysteine derivatives of formula ##STR1## in which R is a lower alkoxycarbonyl or carboxy group, and salts thereof. The compounds have been found to have a mucolytic activity and low toxicity. Processes for the preparation of the compounds and medicaments containing them are described and exemplified.
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