Cystamine dihydrochloride

Public-database records for Cystamine dihydrochloride (CAS 56-17-7), reproduced here for independent cross-checking.

Safety classification and hazard statements

Physical description and handling notes

• Solid; [Merck Index] White odorless hygroscopic powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]

How this substance is indexed

Documented uses

• An anti-infective agent most commonly used in the treatment of urinary tract infections. Its anti-infective action derives from the slow release of formaldehyde by hydrolysis at acidic pH. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p173) [ChemIDplus]
• Information on 1 consumer products that contain Cystamine dihydrochloride in the following categories is provided:
• Ethanamine, 2,2'-dithiobis-, hydrochloride (1:2): ACTIVE
• Compounds or agents that combine with an enzyme in such a manner as to prevent the normal substrate-enzyme combination and the catalytic reaction.
• Drugs used to protect against ionizing radiation. They are usually of interest for use in radiation therapy but have been considered for other purposes, e.g. military.
• Chemical agents that react with SH groups. This is a chemically diverse group that is used for a variety of purposes. Among these are enzyme inhibition, enzyme reactivation or protection, and labelling.

Names this substance appears under

Cystamine dihydrochloride; 56-17-7; Cystamine HCl; Cystamin dihydrochloride; Ethanamine, 2,2'-dithiobis-, dihydrochloride; USAF CB-34; 2-Aminoethyl disulfide dihydrochloride; 2,2'-Dithiodi(ethylammonium) dichloride; Bis(2-aminoethyl) disulfide dihydrochloride; 2,2'-Dithio-bis-(ethylamine) dihydrochloride; I90T518457; DTXSID6058766; NSC-39322; C2U867X2F7; NSC39322; Hydrochloride, Cystamine

Computed molecular descriptors

Database abstract

Cystamine dihydrochloride · CAS 56-17-7 · C4H12N2S2.2ClH. UNII I90T518457.

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.