Cysteamine hydrochloride

Cysteamine hydrochloride (CAS 156-57-0), also sold as mercaptamine hydrochloride or cysteamine HCl, is a stable salt form of the aminothiol cysteamine.

Where is Cysteamine hydrochloride used?

• Pharmaceuticals: intermediate in the synthesis of active ingredients
• Cystinosis treatment formulations: basis for API procurement
• Textile and leather processing: reducing agent in wool and hair fiber treatments
• Permanent waving, softening and depilation: controlled disulfide bond cleavage
• Agriculture and animal feed: growth-promoting additive and antioxidant stabilizer in premix formulations
• Food manufacturing: flavoring agent and dough conditioner, where its reducing action on gluten disulfide bonds improves dough extensibility in baked goods

Commercial specifications

• Packaging from kilogram quantities up to bulk drum supply