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2-Mercaptoethylamine hydrochloride, 97+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
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
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 |
Safety and Handling
- 2-Mercaptoethylamine hydrochloride
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Mercaptamine hydrochloride
RUO – Research Use Only