Description

Mercaptoamine CAS NO 14097-00-8 is a versatile organosulfur compound featuring both a thiol (-SH) and an amine (-NH2) functional group, making it a valuable building block in organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature allows it to act as a key intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers. This chemical is essential for research and industrial applications requiring the introduction of sulfur-containing moieties or as a ligand in metal complexation.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing thioether or sulfonamide linkages.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that incorporate sulfur-based functional groups.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a chain transfer agent or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers and resins to modify properties like elasticity and thermal stability.
• Chemical Research: Employed as a versatile reagent in organic synthesis for the preparation of heterocyclic compounds and complex molecules.
• Metal Chelation & Catalysis: Functions as a ligand for metal complexes used in catalytic processes and extraction technologies.
• Surface Functionalization: Used to modify material surfaces (e.g., gold nanoparticles, polymers) via thiol-gold chemistry or other coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Mercaptoamine
CAS No.	14097-00-8
Molecular Formula	C2H7NS
Molecular Weight	77.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Aminoethanethiol; 2-Mercaptoethylamine; Cysteamine; β-Mercaptoethylamine; Thioethanolamine; Decarboxycysteine; Mercaptamine; USAF EK-1595; NSC 115973; L-Cysteamine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Mercaptoamine is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing including assay, impurity profiling, and identity confirmation to ensure it meets the required specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical properties, and test results are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its properties of being easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and highly volatile, it is recommended to keep the container tightly sealed under an inert gas (e.g., nitrogen or argon) and minimize exposure to air and moisture. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Specific Gravity	Contact for details
Refractive Index	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.