2-(Dimethylamino)ethanethiol Hydrochloride

Name: 2-(Dimethylamino)ethanethiol Hydrochloride
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-012917

About 2-(Dimethylamino)ethanethiol Hydrochloride

2-(Dimethylamino)ethanethiol Hydrochloride (CAS 13242-44-9) is a process intermediate or related compound of Cysteamine offered by Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C4H12ClNS, it has a molar mass of 141.66 g/mol. Alternative names: (2-Mercaptoethyl)dimethylammonium chloride and 2-(Dimethylamino)ethane-1-thiol hydrochloride.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Process chemists and analysts use it when developing synthetic routes to Cysteamine, tracking process-related impurities and validating analytical methods. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export 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 Hydrochloride
Catalogue No.	VQ-012917
CAS Number	13242-44-9
Other CAS	108-02-1
IUPAC name	2-(dimethylamino)ethanethiol;hydrochloride
Molecular formula	C₄H₁₂ClNS
Molecular weight	141.66 g/mol
Exact mass	141.0379
Grade	Reference Standard
InChIKey	NRVFDGZJTPCULU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CN(C)CCS.Cl
PubChem CID	25798

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 2
TPSA	4.2 Å²
Synonyms	(2-Mercaptoethyl)dimethylammonium chloride, 1-(Dimethylamino)-2-mercaptoethane hydrochloride, 2-(Dimethylamino)ethane-1-thiol hydrochloride, 2-(Dimethylamino)ethyl mercaptan hydrochloride, 2-(N,N-Dimethylamino)ethanethiol hydrochloride, Captamine hydrochloride, MEDA, N,N-Dimethyl-2-aminoethanethiol hydrochloride, N,N-Dimethylcysteamine hydrochloride, N-(2-Mercaptoethyl)dimethylamine hydrochloride, Thiofluor, Captamine HCl

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, 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 2-(Dimethylamino)ethanethiol Hydrochloride?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-(Dimethylamino)ethanethiol Hydrochloride is 13242-44-9. It is also known as (2-Mercaptoethyl)dimethylammonium chloride, 1-(Dimethylamino)-2-mercaptoethane hydrochloride, 2-(Dimethylamino)ethane-1-thiol hydrochloride.

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

2-(Dimethylamino)ethanethiol Hydrochloride has the molecular formula C4H12ClNS and a molecular weight of 141.66 g/mol.

What is 2-(Dimethylamino)ethanethiol Hydrochloride used for?

2-(Dimethylamino)ethanethiol Hydrochloride 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 Hydrochloride can I order?

We supply 2-(Dimethylamino)ethanethiol Hydrochloride 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 Hydrochloride?

Yes. Every lot of 2-(Dimethylamino)ethanethiol Hydrochloride 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 Hydrochloride be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2-(Dimethylamino)ethanethiol Hydrochloride 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.