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Cystamine dihydrochloride, 97+%
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.
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
Specifications
| Melting Point | 217°C to 220°C |
| Assay Percent Range | 98+% |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Linear Formula | (H2NCH2CH2S)2·2HCl |
| Quantity | 100 g |
| Beilstein | 3616850 |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
| Merck Index | 14,2776 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water. |
| Formula Weight | 225.2 |
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