missing translation for 'onlineSavingsMsg'
Learn More
  1. Home
  2. Products
  3. Chemicals
  4. Organic compounds
  5. Hydrochlorides
  6. 2-Mercaptoethylamine hydrochloride, 97+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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

Product Code. 11486967
Click to view available options
Quantity:
25 g
100 g
500 g

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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

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

Specifications

Melting Point 65°C to 69°C
Quantity 25 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

RUO – Research Use Only

missing translation for 'provideContentCorrection'

missing translation for 'type03FormHeader'

missing translation for 'productTitle'

missing translation for 'byClickingSubmit' missing translation for 'privacyPolicy'.

missing translation for 'thankYou' missing translation for 'feedbackSubmitted'