2-(Dimethylamino)ethanethiol

Name: 2-(Dimethylamino)ethanethiol
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-012916

About 2-(Dimethylamino)ethanethiol

Listed under CAS 108-02-1, 2-(Dimethylamino)ethanethiol is a process intermediate or related compound of Cysteamine available from Vaqora Chemicals. Its molecular formula is C4H11NS and its molecular weight is 105.2 g/mol. It is also known as (2-Mercaptoethyl)dimethylamine or (Dimethylamino)ethyl mercaptan.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 6 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Process chemists and analysts use it when developing synthetic routes to Cysteamine, tracking process-related impurities and validating analytical methods. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, 2-(Dimethylamino)ethanethiol is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development

Industries

Related to Cysteamine

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Cysteamine.

Cysteamine impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-(Dimethylamino)ethanethiol
Catalogue No.	VQ-012916
CAS Number	108-02-1
IUPAC name	2-(dimethylamino)ethanethiol
Molecular formula	C₄H₁₁NS
Molecular weight	105.2 g/mol
Exact mass	105.0612
Grade	Reference Standard
InChIKey	DENMGZODXQRYAR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CN(C)CCS
PubChem CID	25799

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	0.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	4.2 Å²
Synonyms	(2-Mercaptoethyl)dimethylamine, (Dimethylamino)ethyl mercaptan, 2-(Dimethylamino)ethyl mercaptan, 2-Mercapto-N,N-dimethylaminoethane, Captamine, N,N-Dimethylcysteamine, N-(2-Mercaptoethyl)-N,N-dimethylamine, Ethanethiol, 2-(dimethylamino)-, N-Dimethyl cysteamin, N,N-(2-dimethylamino)ethanethiol, p-Butylthiobenzhydryl-2-dimethylaminoethyl-sulfid, 2-(p-(Butylthio)benzhydrylthio)-N,N-dimethylethylamin

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapor
H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H332Harmful if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P260, P261, P264, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P352, P302 + P361 + P354, P303 + P361 + P353, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P317, P319, P321, P330

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 2-(Dimethylamino)ethanethiol?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-(Dimethylamino)ethanethiol is 108-02-1. It is also known as (2-Mercaptoethyl)dimethylamine, (Dimethylamino)ethyl mercaptan, 2-(Dimethylamino)ethyl mercaptan.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-(Dimethylamino)ethanethiol?

2-(Dimethylamino)ethanethiol has the molecular formula C4H11NS and a molecular weight of 105.2 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-(dimethylamino)ethanethiol.

What is 2-(Dimethylamino)ethanethiol used for?

2-(Dimethylamino)ethanethiol is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Cysteamine. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2-(Dimethylamino)ethanethiol can I order?

We supply 2-(Dimethylamino)ethanethiol in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2-(Dimethylamino)ethanethiol?

Yes. Every lot of 2-(Dimethylamino)ethanethiol is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 2-(Dimethylamino)ethanethiol be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2-(Dimethylamino)ethanethiol is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.