3-Mercaptopropylamine hydrochloride, CAS No. 7211-54-3

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7211-54-3

Catalog No. EBD1077937

CAS 7211-54-3

Name 3-Mercaptopropylamine hydrochloride

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 3-Amino-1-propanethiolhydrochloride 1-Propanethiol,3-amino-,hydrochloride 3-Mercaptopropylaminehydrochloride Chlorhydratedemercapto-3propylamine Chlorhydratedemercapto-3propylamine[French] Homocysteaminehydrochloride NSC69290 (3-Mercaptopropyl)ammoniumchloride 3-aminopropane-1-thiolhydrochloride(1:1) 3-aminopropanethiolhydrochloride 3-thiopropylaminehydrochloride aminopropylthiolhydrochloride 3-mercapto-1-propylaminohydrochloride

Molecular Formula: C3H10NS*Cl

Molecular Weight: 127.64

Categories: Medicinal Chemistry > Pharmaceutical Intermediates > Other Pharmaceutical Intermediates Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Amines

Product Description:

3-Amino-1-propanethiol hydrochloride is an organic compound featuring both a primary amine and a thiol functional group, presented as its hydrochloride salt. This bifunctional structure makes it a versatile building block in chemical synthesis. Its primary application is in the pharmaceutical industry as a key intermediate. It is notably used in the synthesis of various biologically active molecules, including certain anti-cancer agents and enzyme inhibitors. The molecule serves as a crucial precursor for constructing heterocyclic compounds and for introducing thioether linkages or aminoalkylthiol moieties into target structures. Due to its reactive amine and thiol groups, it is also employed in peptide chemistry, material science for surface functionalization, and as a ligand precursor in coordination chemistry. The compound requires careful handling under inert atmosphere and protection from moisture due to the sensitivity of the thiol group.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 80-85 °C

Boiling Point: 151.4°C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 45.4°C

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Transport Codes: 3335