Cysteamine hydrochloride, 98%

Name: Cysteamine hydrochloride, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-002622

About Cysteamine hydrochloride, 98%

Cysteamine hydrochloride (CAS 156-57-0) is an enzyme / protein reagent offered by Vaqora Chemicals in Synthesis grade with a typical assay of 98%. With the molecular formula C2H8ClNS, it has a molar mass of 113.61 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 2-aminoethanethiol. Hydrochloride. It is also known as ß-Mercaptoethylamine hydrochloride or 2-Mercaptoethylamine hydrochloride.

In its supplied form it is white powder or crystals. Literature values give a melting point of 67-71 °C. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

It is commonly used for enzymatic assays, enzyme inhibition studies, protein research and oxidation reactions. Buyers come mainly from academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Cysteamine hydrochloride in 100 g, 500 g, 5 kg and 25 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Enzymatic assays
Enzyme inhibition studies
Protein research
Oxidation reactions

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Cysteamine hydrochloride, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-002622
CAS Number	156-57-0
IUPAC name	2-aminoethanethiol;hydrochloride
Molecular formula	C₂H₈ClNS
Molecular weight	113.61 g/mol
Exact mass	113.0066
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29211990
InChIKey	OGMADIBCHLQMIP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(CS)N.Cl
PubChem CID	9082

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	White powder or crystals
Melting point	67-71 °C
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 2
TPSA	27 Å²
Synonyms	ß-Mercaptoethylamine hydrochloride, 2-Mercaptoethylamine hydrochloride, 2-Aminoethanethiol hydrochloride, Decarboxycysteine hydrochloride, Thioethanolamine hydrochloride, 2-Aminoethanethiol hydrochloride, Cysteamine HCl, Mercaptamine hydrochloride, Cysteaminium chloride, Mercaptoethylamine hydrochloride, Merkamin hydrochloride, Mercamine hydrochloride

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P272, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P330, P333 + 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

Other grades of CAS 156-57-0

Cysteamine Hcl 75% Solution, 75%

CAS: 156-57-0
Formula: C₂H₈ClNS
MW: 113.61 g/mol

VQ-046976

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Cysteamine hydrochloride, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of Cysteamine hydrochloride, 98% is 156-57-0. It is also known as ß-Mercaptoethylamine hydrochloride, 2-Mercaptoethylamine hydrochloride, 2-Aminoethanethiol hydrochloride.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Cysteamine hydrochloride, 98%?

Cysteamine hydrochloride, 98% has the molecular formula C2H8ClNS and a molecular weight of 113.61 g/mol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Cysteamine hydrochloride, 98% can I order?

We supply Cysteamine hydrochloride, 98% in Synthesis (98%) grade, in 100 g, 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Cysteamine hydrochloride, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of Cysteamine hydrochloride, 98% 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 hydrochloride, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Cysteamine hydrochloride, 98% 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.