Cystamine
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| Cystamine | |
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| IUPAC name | 2,2'-Dithiobis(ethylamine) |
| Other names | 2,2'-Dithiobisethanamine 2-Aminoethyl disulfide Decarboxycystine |
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| Abbreviations | AED |
| CAS number | [51-85-4] |
| SMILES | NCCSSCCN |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C4H12N2S2 |
| Molar mass | 152.28 g/mol |
| Appearance | Viscous oil |
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Decomposes |
| Solubility in water | Miscible |
| Solubility in Ethanol | Soluble |
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Not to be confused with cysteamine.
Cystamine is an organic disulfide. It is formed when cystine is heated, the result of decarboxylation. Cystamine is an unstable liquid and is generally handled as the dihydrochloride salt, C4H12N2S2·2HCl, which is stable to 203-214 °C at which point it decomposes. Cystamine is toxic if swallowed or inhaled and potentially harmful by contact.
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