Cysteamine

About Cysteamine

Cysteamine is a high-purity reference standard of Cysteamine carrying the CAS registry number 60-23-1. Its molecular formula is C2H7NS and its molecular weight is 77.15 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 2-aminoethanethiol. It is also known as 2-Mercaptoethylamine or 2-Aminoethanethiol (Cysteamine).

The product is provided as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 4 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

As a reference sample of Cysteamine, it is used for identification, assay and impurity-profiling work during analytical method development, validation (AMV) and routine QC. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

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

Typical applications

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Cysteamine
Catalogue No.	VQ-025137
CAS Number	60-23-1
IUPAC name	2-aminoethanethiol
Molecular formula	C₂H₇NS
Molecular weight	77.15 g/mol
Exact mass	77.0299
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	UFULAYFCSOUIOV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(CS)N
PubChem CID	6058

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 2
TPSA	27 Å²
Synonyms	2-Mercaptoethylamine, 2-Aminoethanethiol (Cysteamine), Mercaptamine, Thioethanolamine, Mercamine, beta-Mercaptoethylamine, Decarboxycysteine, Cysteinamine, 2-Amino-1-ethanethiol, beta-Aminoethanethiol, Ethanethiol, 2-amino-, Mercaptoethylamine

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

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 Cysteamine?

The CAS Registry Number of Cysteamine is 60-23-1. It is also known as 2-Mercaptoethylamine, 2-Aminoethanethiol (Cysteamine), Mercaptamine.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Cysteamine?

Cysteamine has the molecular formula C2H7NS and a molecular weight of 77.15 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-aminoethanethiol.

What is Cysteamine used for?

Cysteamine 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 Cysteamine can I order?

We supply Cysteamine 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 Cysteamine?

Yes. Every lot of Cysteamine 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 Cysteamine be shipped internationally?

Yes. Cysteamine 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.