2-Aminoethanethiol
Cysteamine (2-aminoethanethiol) is a small molecule that acts as a cystine-depleting agent by reducing cystine disulfide bonds. It is widely used in research, including in vitro cell models and in vivo studies, to investigate cystinosis and disorders of cystine metabolism.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
60-23-1
Product Name Alternative
NPYR2, Endogenous Metabolite, EndogenousMetabolite, 2-Mercaptoethylamine, 2 Aminoethanethiol, 2Aminoethanethiol, 2-Aminoethanethiol, Autophagy, Apoptosis, beta-MEA, beta-Mercaptoethylamine, b-MEA, b-Mercaptoethylamine, Cystine, Cysteine Protease, Cysteamine, CysteineProtease, β-Mercaptoethylamine, β-MEA, Reactive Oxygen Species, ReactiveOxygenSpecies, Somatostatin Receptor
Field of Research
Cell Biology, Immunology & Inflammation, Metabolism Research, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery, Protein Biochemistry, Signal Transduction
Purity
≥95% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
DMSO:194.4 mM; H2O:194.4 mM
Smiles
NCCS
Molecular Formula
C2H7NS
Molecular Weight
77.15
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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