Cysteamine is a medication used to treat cystinosis, a rare genetic disorder. It works by reducing the accumulation of cystine crystals in cells. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Mercaptamine and Thioethanolamine. Its PubChem CID is 6058.
Cysteamine
| CAS No | 60-23-1 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C2H7NS |
| Molecular Weight | 77.15 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 2-aminoethanethiol |
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Cysteamine is a medication used to treat cystinosis, a rare genetic disorder. It works by reducing the accumulation of cystine crystals in cells. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin.
The listed CAS number is 60-23-1.
The listed molecular formula is C2H7NS.
The listed molecular weight is 77.15 g/mol.
2-aminoethanethiol.
The source lists Mercaptamine and Thioethanolamine.