β-Mercaptoethylamine Hydrochloride, Fisher BioReagents

Description

β-Mercaptoethylamine HCl is used as an antioxidant in several biochemical procedures.

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: 66°C
• Color: White
• pH: 3.3 to 5.0
• Assay Percent Range: 98%
• Packaging: Amber Glass
• Quantity: 5 g
• Merck Index: 15, 2776
• Formula Weight: 113.61
• Percent Purity: ∼98%
• Physical Form: Solid
• Chemical Name or Material: β-Mercaptoethylamine Hydrochloride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Statement	WARNING!
Precautionary Statement	Emergency Overview Harmful if swallowed. Hygroscopic. Stench. Wear personal protective equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use personal protective equipment. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Obtain medical attention. Move to fresh air. NFPA Health:2 Flammability:1 Instability:1
Recommended Storage	4°C, desiccate

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