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2-Mercaptoethylamine hydrochloride, 97+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
An inhibitor of DMBA-induced mammary tumors2-Mercaptoethylamine hydrochloride acts as a precursor in taurine biosynthesis and component of coenzyme A. It is involved in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients like ranitidine and nizatidine. It acts as an antidote for acetaminophen poisoning. Further, it is used in the oral treatment of nephropathic cystinosis, radiation sickness and disorders of cysteine excretion. In addition to this, it serves as an antioxidant and an inhibitor of 7,12-Dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA)-induced tumors.
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An inhibitor of DMBA-induced mammary tumors2-Mercaptoethylamine hydrochloride acts as a precursor in taurine biosynthesis and component of coenzyme A. It is involved in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients like ranitidine and nizatidine. It acts as an antidote for acetaminophen poisoning. Further, it is used in the oral treatment of nephropathic cystinosis, radiation sickness and disorders of cysteine excretion. In addition to this, it serves as an antioxidant and an inhibitor of 7,12-Dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA)-induced tumors.
Solubility
Soluble in water, ethanol, methanol and dimethyl sulfoxide.
Notes
Store in a cool place. Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Melting Point
65°C to 69°C
Quantity
25 g
Beilstein
3590083
Sensitivity
Hygroscopic
Merck Index
14,2779
Solubility Information
Soluble in water,ethanol,methanol and dimethyl sulfoxide.
Formula Weight
113.61
Percent Purity
≥98%
Chemical Name or Material
2-Mercaptoethylamine hydrochloride
Hazard Category
H302-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H302-H315-H319-H335
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement
P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
DOTInformation
Hazard Class: 9; Packaging Group: III
EINECSNumber
205-858-1
RTECSNumber
KJ0200000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Keep cold; Store under Nitrogen
RUO – Research Use Only
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