Cystamine Dihydrochloride

Name: Cystamine Dihydrochloride
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-013312

About Cystamine Dihydrochloride

Cystamine Dihydrochloride is a process intermediate or related compound of Cysteamine carrying the CAS registry number 56-17-7 at a purity of 99.40%. Formula C4H14Cl2N2S2, molecular weight 225.2 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 2-(2-aminoethyldisulfanyl)ethanamine. Dihydrochloride. Alternative names: 2,2′-Dithiobis[ethylamine] dihydrochloride and Bis(2-aminoethyl) disulfide dihydrochloride.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

It is a process intermediate or related compound in the synthesis of Cysteamine, useful for route development, impurity fate-and-purge studies and analytical method development. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Cystamine Dihydrochloride in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide. This item is currently in stock for prompt dispatch.

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	Cystamine Dihydrochloride
Catalogue No.	VQ-013312
CAS Number	56-17-7
Other CAS	51-85-4, 157-09-5, 1523606-60-1
IUPAC name	2-(2-aminoethyldisulfanyl)ethanamine;dihydrochloride
Molecular formula	C₄H₁₄Cl₂N₂S₂
Molecular weight	225.2 g/mol
Exact mass	223.9975
Grade	Reference Standard
Purity / assay	99.40%
InChIKey	YUFRRMZSSPQMOS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(CSSCCN)N.Cl.Cl
PubChem CID	5941

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
H-bond donors / acceptors	4 / 4
TPSA	103 Å²
Synonyms	2,2'-Disulfanediylbis(ethan-1-amine) dihydrochloride, 2,2′-Dithiobis[ethylamine] dihydrochloride, 2-(2-Aminoethyldisulfanyl)ethanamine dihydrochloride, Bis(2-aminoethyl) disulfide dihydrochloride, Cystamine HCl, Cystamin dihydrochloride, Ethanamine, 2,2'-dithiobis-, dihydrochloride, 2-Aminoethyl disulfide dihydrochloride, 2,2'-Dithiodi(ethylammonium) dichloride, 2,2'-Dithio-bis-(ethylamine) dihydrochloride, Hydrochloride, Cystamine, Dihydrochloride, Cystamine

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

Precautionary statements: P264, P270, P301 + P317, P330, 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

Other grades of CAS 56-17-7

Cystamine dihydrochloride, 97%

CAS: 56-17-7
Formula: C₄H₁₄Cl₂N₂S₂
MW: 225.2 g/mol

VQ-010842

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Cystamine Dihydrochloride?

The CAS Registry Number of Cystamine Dihydrochloride is 56-17-7. It is also known as 2,2'-Disulfanediylbis(ethan-1-amine) dihydrochloride, 2,2′-Dithiobis[ethylamine] dihydrochloride, 2-(2-Aminoethyldisulfanyl)ethanamine dihydrochloride.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Cystamine Dihydrochloride?

Cystamine Dihydrochloride has the molecular formula C4H14Cl2N2S2 and a molecular weight of 225.2 g/mol.

What is Cystamine Dihydrochloride used for?

Cystamine Dihydrochloride 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 Cystamine Dihydrochloride can I order?

We supply Cystamine Dihydrochloride in Reference Standard (99.40%) grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 250 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Cystamine Dihydrochloride?

Yes. Every lot of Cystamine Dihydrochloride 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 Cystamine Dihydrochloride be shipped internationally?

Yes. Cystamine Dihydrochloride 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.