| Identification | ||
| Name | Cysteamine hydrochloride | |
| Synonyms | 2-Aminoethanethiol hydrochloride; 2-Aminoethane-1-thiol hydrochloride; Mercaptamine hydrochloride; 2-Mercaptoethylamine hydrochloride; Mercaptoethylammonium chloride | |
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| Molecular Structure |
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| Molecular Formula | C2H7NS.HCl;C2H8ClNS | |
| Molecular Weight | 113.60 | |
| CAS Registry Number | 156-57-0 | |
| EINECS | 205-858-1 | |
| Properties | ||
| Density | 0.75 | |
| Melting point | 66-70 ºC | |
| Water solubility | VERY SOLUBLE | |