Cystamine dihydrochloride, 97+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Cystamine dihydrochloride acts as an anti-infective agent, which is used in the treatment of urinary tract infections. It is also used as a radiation-protective agent that interferes with sulfhydryl enzymes. Further, it serves as a heparin antagonist and sulfhydryl modifying reagent. In addition to this, it is used as an inhibitor of TGase.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Cystamine dihydrochloride acts as an anti-infective agent, which is used in the treatment of urinary tract infections. It is also used as a radiation-protective agent that interferes with sulfhydryl enzymes. Further, it serves as a heparin antagonist and sulfhydryl modifying reagent. In addition to this, it is used as an inhibitor of TGase.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 56-17-7
• Molecular Formula: C4H14Cl2N2S2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 225.19
• MDL Number: MFCD00012905
• InChI Key: YUFRRMZSSPQMOS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: cystamine dihydrochloride, cystamin dihydrochloride, ethanamine, 2,2'-dithiobis-, dihydrochloride, usaf cb-34, 2,2'-disulfanediyldiethanamine dihydrochloride, 2-aminoethyl disulfide dihydrochloride, bis 2-aminoethyl disulfide dihydrochloride, cystamine 2hcl, 2,2'-dithiodi ethylammonium dichloride, decarboxycystine dihydrochloride
• PubChem CID: 5941
• IUPAC Name: 2-(2-aminoethyldisulfanyl)ethanamine;dihydrochloride
• SMILES: C(CSSCCN)N.Cl.Cl

• Melting Point: 217°C to 220°C
• Assay Percent Range: 98+%
• Linear Formula: (H₂NCH₂CH₂S)₂·2HCl
• Quantity: 25 g
• Beilstein: 3616850
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Merck Index: 14,2776
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 225.2
• Percent Purity: ≥97%
• Chemical Name or Material: Cystamine dihydrochloride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302-H315-H319-H335-H500
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H302 Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	200-260-7
RTECSNumber	KR7260000
TSCA	Yes
storageNote1	Hygroscopic
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only