2-Mercaptoethylamine hydrochloride, 97+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

An inhibitor of DMBA-induced mammary tumors2-Mercaptoethylamine hydrochloride acts as a precursor in taurine biosynthesis and component of coenzyme A. It is involved in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients like ranitidine and nizatidine. It acts as an antidote for acetaminophen poisoning. Further, it is used in the oral treatment of nephropathic cystinosis, radiation sickness and disorders of cysteine excretion. In addition to this, it serves as an antioxidant and an inhibitor of 7,12-Dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA)-induced tumors.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
An inhibitor of DMBA-induced mammary tumors2-Mercaptoethylamine hydrochloride acts as a precursor in taurine biosynthesis and component of coenzyme A. It is involved in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients like ranitidine and nizatidine. It acts as an antidote for acetaminophen poisoning. Further, it is used in the oral treatment of nephropathic cystinosis, radiation sickness and disorders of cysteine excretion. In addition to this, it serves as an antioxidant and an inhibitor of 7,12-Dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA)-induced tumors.

Solubility
Soluble in water, ethanol, methanol and dimethyl sulfoxide.

Notes
Store in a cool place. Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 156-57-0
• Molecular Formula: C2H8ClNS
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 113.60
• MDL Number: MFCD00012904
• InChI Key: OGMADIBCHLQMIP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: cysteamine hydrochloride, 2-aminoethanethiol hydrochloride, cysteamine hcl, cysteaminium chloride, 2-mercaptoethylamine hydrochloride, 2-mercaptoethylamine hcl, bekaptan, mercaptamine hydrochloride, merkamin hydrochloride
• PubChem CID: 9082
• IUPAC Name: 2-aminoethanethiol;hydrochloride
• SMILES: [H+].[Cl-].NCCS

• Melting Point: 65°C to 69°C
• Quantity: 500 g
• Beilstein: 3590083
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Merck Index: 14,2779
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,ethanol,methanol and dimethyl sulfoxide.
• Formula Weight: 113.61
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Mercaptoethylamine hydrochloride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H302-H315-H319-H335 Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
DOTInformation	Hazard Class: 9; Packaging Group: III
EINECSNumber	205-858-1
RTECSNumber	KJ0200000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Keep cold; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only