Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 2-Aminoethanethiol hydrochloride (CAS: 156-57-0)?
Answer
2-Aminoethanethiol hydrochloride (CAS: 156-57-0) is primarily used in pharmaceutical research for drug development, particularly in the synthesis of compounds with thiol functionality. It also finds applications in industrial chemistry for the production of intermediates and in the food industry as a flavor enhancer. Additionally, it is used in research for its reactivity in organic synthesis and as a reducing agent.
About
CAS No
156-57-0
English Name
2-Aminoethanethiol hydrochloride (1:1)
Molecular Formula
C2H8ClNS
Molecular Weight
113.61 g/mol
SMILES
Cl.NCCS
InChIKey
OGMADIBCHLQMIP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
