Product Description

ProductCysteamine HCl
CAS156-57-0
FormulaC2H8ClNS
SynonymCYSTEAMINIUM CHLORIDE, Mercaptamine hydrochloride, mercaptoethylammonium chloride, CYSTEAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, Cysteamine HCl, Mercaptoethylamine hydrochloride 2-Mercaptoethylamine hydrochloride, b-Mercaptoethylamine hydrochloride, DECARBOXYCYSTEINE HYDROCHLORIDE, Ethylamine, 2-mercapto-, hydrochloride, BETA-MERCAPTOETHYLAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, Ethanethiol, 2-amino-, hydrochloride, DECARBOXYCYSTEINE HCL, 2-Mercaptoethylammonium chloride

Typical Product Specifications

Molecular weight113.61
EINECS205-858-1
SMILESCl.NCCS
InChI1S/C2H7NS.ClH/c3-1-2-4;/h4H,1-3H2;1H
BRN Number3590083
StabilityStable, but hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Storage Temperature2-8°C
Density0.75
Merck14,2779
Water solubilityVERY SOLUBLE
SensitiveHygroscopic
SolubilityH2O: 1 m at 20 °C, clear, colorless
NotesCysteamine HCl uses and applications include: Antioxidant, reducing agent in cosmetics Suggested storage of Cysteamine HCl: Hygroscopic; store in cool, dry place; keep container closed; protect from moisture
ClassAmines
FunctionIntermediates, Raw Material, Reducing Agent, Additive
IndustryCosmetic
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