Description

S-Nitroso-2-Mercaptoethylamine is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring both nitroso and thiol functional groups, making it a valuable reagent in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is critical for researchers and manufacturers developing novel pharmaceuticals and biochemical probes, particularly in nitric oxide (NO) research and targeted drug delivery systems. It is primarily utilized by the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and academic research sectors for its unique reactivity profile.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of nitric oxide (NO)-donor prodrugs and targeted therapeutics.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a controlled-release source of nitric oxide for studying cell signaling pathways, vasodilation, and other NO-mediated physiological processes.
• Cross-linking Agent: Employed in the modification of peptides, proteins, and polymers due to its ability to form disulfide bonds under mild conditions.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a functional monomer or modifier for creating polymers with specific redox-responsive or NO-releasing properties.
• Material Science: Applied in surface functionalization to create bioactive coatings on medical devices or implants.

Basic Information

Product Name	S-Nitroso-2-Mercaptoethylamine
CAS No.	67616-42-6
Molecular Formula	C₂H₆N₂OS
Molecular Weight	106.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Aminoethanethiol, S-nitroso-; S-Nitroso-L-cysteamine; S-Nitroso-2-aminoethanethiol; N-(2-Mercaptoethyl)nitrous amide; Nitrosocysteamine; NO-Cysteamine; SNMEA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our S-Nitroso-2-Mercaptoethylamine is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with cGMP and ICH guidelines for pharmaceutical intermediates, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and thermal degradation. The container should be kept in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, separate from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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