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

Catalog Number p-7021864
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Quantity:
25 g
100 g
500 g
156-57-0
C2H8ClNS
113.60
MFCD00012904
OGMADIBCHLQMIP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
cysteamine hydrochloride, 2-aminoethanethiol hydrochloride, cysteamine hcl, cysteaminium chloride, 2-mercaptoethylamine hydrochloride, 2-mercaptoethylamine hcl, bekaptan, mercaptamine hydrochloride, merkamin hydrochloride
9082
2-aminoethanethiol;hydrochloride
[H+].[Cl-].NCCS
156-57-0
C2H8ClNS
113.60
MFCD00012904
OGMADIBCHLQMIP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
cysteamine hydrochloride, 2-aminoethanethiol hydrochloride, cysteamine hcl, cysteaminium chloride, 2-mercaptoethylamine hydrochloride, 2-mercaptoethylamine hcl, bekaptan, mercaptamine hydrochloride, merkamin hydrochloride
9082
2-aminoethanethiol;hydrochloride
[H+].[Cl-].NCCS

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
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

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

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