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L-Cysteine derivatives and medicaments containing them

US4248890A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 1979
Grant dateFeb 3, 1981
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Expiry dateJun 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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