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Synonym(s):
Cysteaminium chloride, 2-Aminoethanethiolhydrochloride, Cysteamine hydrochloride, 2-Mercaptoethylamine hydrochloride
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C2H7NS · xHCl
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
77.15 (free base basis)
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352107
EC Index Number:
205-858-1
NACRES:
NA.22
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Quality Level
form
crystals
potency
642 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
pH
3.3-5.0 (20 °C, 400 g/L in H2O)
mp
66-69 °C
solubility
400 g/L
storage temp.
2-8°C
InChI
1S/C2H7NS.ClH/c3-1-2-4;/h4H,1-3H2;1H
InChI key
OGMADIBCHLQMIP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Application
- Synthesis of nanoparticles: A study on the functionalization of multiwalled carbon nanotubes using Cysteaminium chloride was conducted, resulting in the synthesis of gold nanoparticles decorated carbon nanotubes. This highlights its application in nanomaterials fabrication and potential uses in various technological fields (Duc Chinh et al., 2019).
- Pharmaceutical applications: Cysteaminium chloride′s chemical properties are utilized in the synthesis of thiol-functionalized chitosan nanoparticles. These nanoparticles are designed to adsorb heavy metals from aqueous solutions, demonstrating a vital application in environmental management and potential for pharmaceutical waste treatment (Nemati et al., 2019).
- Crystallography: Research involving Cysteaminium chloride has contributed to the discovery of a monoclinic polymorph of cysteamine hydrochloride, which is significant for its implications in crystal engineering and materials science, providing insights into molecular and crystal structure interactions (Ahmad et al., 2009).
Analysis Note
Assay (iodometric): ≥ 97.0 %
Melting range (lower value): ≥ 61 °C
Melting range (upper value): ≤ 67 °C
Identity (IR): passes test
Melting range (lower value): ≥ 61 °C
Melting range (upper value): ≤ 67 °C
Identity (IR): passes test
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1 - STOT SE 3
Target Organs
Respiratory system
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
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