Cysteamine
TL;DR: Cysteamine (CAS 60-23-1) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C2H7NS and molecular weight 77.02992 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2-aminoethanethiol
Also Known As: 2-Aminoethanethiol, Mercaptamine, Thioethanolamine, Mercamine, 2-Mercaptoethylamine
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C2H7NS |
| Molecular Weight | 77.02992 g/mol |
| XLogP | -0.4 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 27.0 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 2 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 77.02992 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 4 |
| Complexity | 10.0 |
| Melting Point | 67-71 |
| Boiling Point | 133.6±23.0 |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water. |
| SMILES | C(CS)N |
| InChIKey | UFULAYFCSOUIOV-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Cysteamine is used in biotechnology workflows and life-science research, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
Cysteamine (CAS 60-23-1) is a biotechnology compound with the molecular formula C2H7NS and a molecular weight of 77.03 g/mol. Key physical properties include a solubility: Freely soluble in water. Synonyms include 2-Aminoethanethiol and Mercaptamine.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Cysteamine
Property Insights of Cysteamine
The XLogP value of -0.4 indicates that Cysteamine is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 27.0 Ų, Cysteamine exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Cysteamine has 2 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 2 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Cysteamine?
The CAS number of Cysteamine is 60-23-1.
What is the molecular formula of Cysteamine?
The molecular formula of Cysteamine is C2H7NS.
What is the molecular weight of Cysteamine?
The molecular weight of Cysteamine is 77.02992 g/mol.
What are the applications of Cysteamine?
Cysteamine is used in biotechnology workflows and life-science research, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton...
Where can I buy Cysteamine?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Cysteamine?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Cysteamine and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.