N,N'-Diacetyl-L-lanthionine is a synthetic or metabolic derivative of L-lanthionine, a non-proteinogenic amino acid characterized by a thioether linkage. With the formula C10H16N2O6S, this diacetylated compound is structurally related to cysteine derivatives. It is primarily identified as a potential impurity linked to the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) Acetylcysteine, often arising during synthesis, purification, or storage processes.
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