Chemical identity

2-(Dimethylamino)ethanethiol (HCl Salt)

CAS 13242-44-9 · C4H12ClNS

01Identity

Identifiers and names for this exact compound. Empty fields are left unassigned.

Lazychem IDLC-01693
PubChem CID25798
Name2-(Dimethylamino)ethanethiol (HCl Salt)
CAS RN13242-44-9
Molecular formulaC4H12ClNS
Molecular weight141.66 g/mol
IUPAC name2-(Dimethylamino)ethanethiol Hydrochloride
InChIKeyNRVFDGZJTPCULU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

02Structure identifiers

2D structurePubChem CID 25798
Two-dimensional chemical structure of 2-(Dimethylamino)ethanethiol (HCl Salt), CAS 13242-44-9
Two-dimensional structure for the PubChem identity linked to this record. Confirm the identifiers before analytical use.

The parsed structure is acyclic, includes aliphatic carbon, contains at least one halogen atom. These statements are calculated from the published structure string.

Defined stereocentres0
Unassigned stereocentres0
Ring count0
Secondary amines0
Tertiary amines1
N-methyl amine sites2
SMILESCN(C)CCS.Cl
InChINot listed
Formula from structureC4H12ClNS
Molecular weight from structure141.66 g/mol

03Possible N-nitroso structures

Shown for structural screening only. These candidates are not confirmed impurities, formation predictions or analytical findings.

Matched amine site1 candidate
Chemical structure of 2-(Dimethylamino)ethanethiol (HCl Salt) with the matched amine site highlighted in amber
Amber identifies the screened atom and adjacent bonds.
Possible structure candidateUnverified identity
First calculated possible N-nitroso structure derived from 2-(Dimethylamino)ethanethiol (HCl Salt), with the new N-nitroso group highlighted in amber
The new N-N=O atoms and bonds are highlighted. No CAS number or compound name is assigned by this calculation.
Candidate 1Possible N-nitroso structural candidate
Calculated formula
C3H9ClN2OS
Candidate SMILES
CN(CCS)N=O.Cl

Interpretation: A structural alert alone does not establish that a nitrosamine forms. Evaluate nitrite sources, amine reagents, pH, temperature, process sequence, purge and analytical evidence.

04India status for this compound

These results apply only to this exact compound name and CAS number. Confirm the current official instruments before making a regulatory decision.

NDPS / RCSNO EXACT MATCH FOUNDCAS 13242-44-9 has no exact match in the reviewed published schedule.
SCOMET1B009 EXACT CAS MATCH13242-44-9 exactly matches Dimethylaminoethanethiol hydrochloride in the reviewed DGFT list.
Review date2026-08-01Recheck the current official instruments for the material, concentration, activity and date in question.

India · SCOMET

Listed SCOMET export-control entry

EXACT CAS MATCH
Official entry1B009
Listed substanceDimethylaminoethanethiol hydrochloride
Match basisCAS 13242-44-9 exactly matches the CAS printed for Dimethylaminoethanethiol hydrochloride in SCOMET entry 1B009. Confirm the material identity against the current official entry before making a regulatory decision.

SCOMET is an export-control classification. It does not state a general India possession or sale status. Destination, end use, concentration, authorisation and later amendments can change the export decision.

05Names and relationships

Associated parent compound

Cysteamine Hydrochloride

View API and impurity family

Other names

  • 1-(Dimethylamino)-2-thioethane hydrochloride
  • N, N-Dimethyl-2-aminoethanethiol hydrochloride
  • 2-(dimethylamino)ethane-1-thiol hydrochloride
  • Captamine Hydrochloride
  • 13242-44-9
  • 2-(Dimethylamino)ethanethiol hydrochloride
  • Captamine HCl
  • N,N-Dimethylcysteamine hydrochloride
  • NSC-45463
  • Captamine hydrochloride [USAN]
  • N-Dimethylcysteamine hydrochloride
  • (2-Mercaptoethyl)dimethylammonium chloride

Related records from the same parent family

06Documented history

Dated discovery, occurrence, use and issue claims are published only when a suitable primary or government source is available.

No dated history available

No verified discovery, first report, occurrence, use or issue event is currently available for this identity.

07Sources