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csmh 3250

Excipient, ICH-Q7 GMP Manufactured Product
Cysteamine HCl (2-MEA)
LBLE*, GMP, Excipient Grade
Product Code: CSMH-3250
*Low Bioburden, Low Endotoxin

CAS #: 156-57-0 | Formula: C2H7N1S • HCl
pH @ 25°C: 3.5 – 5.0 | Sol. In H2O (g/L): 113.6
F.W.: 113.61 g/mol

Minimum Order Quantity: 25kg | Lead Time: If no stock, 3-6-months | Package Sizes:10kg, 25kg and 50kg pails.

Intended For Use As An Excipient 

  • Cysteamine HCl, a.k.a. 2MEA, has been manufactured for use as a critical process chemical for downstream biological drug manufacturing. Cysteamine HCl has been manufactured and purified under strict ICH-Q7 guidelines for excipient materials and can be considered an excipient grade product.

General Product Description:

  • The manufacturing of Cysteamine HCl (2-MEA), CSMH-3250 is performed at BioSpectra’s Bangor, PA facility utilizing multi-use equipment. Equipment used in the manufacturing of Cysteamine HCl (2-MEA), CSMH-3250 is cleaned in accordance with BioSpectra’s Process Cleaning Validation Master Plan.
  • Cysteamine HCl (2-MEA) is a White Crystalline product
  • Molecular Formula: C2H7N1S • HCl
  • Molecular Weight: 113.61 g/mol.
  • CAS Number: 156-57-0
  • There are no known major food allergens (as defined by FDA and WHO) in the manufacture of this product.
  • BioSpectra certifies that all Cysteamine HCl (2-MEA), CSMH-3250 manufactured at BioSpectra and its raw materials are not derived from or come in contact with animal parts, products, and/or byproducts.
  • Cysteamine HCl (2-MEA) manufactured at BioSpectra and any raw materials used in the manufacture of Cysteamine HCl (2-MEA) at BioSpectra are not subject to genetic modification.
  • Synonyms: 2 Aminoethanethiol Hydrochloride
  • ELEMENTAL IMPURITIES: This product complies with ICHQ3D, USP <232> and USP <233> requirements for Elemental Impurities. 
  • RESIDUAL SOLVENTS: Based on the manufacturing process and the controlled handling, storage and analysis of this product, this product complies with the requirements and specifications listed in the current USP method <467> Tables 1, 2, 3, or 4.

GMP Compliance:

  • Bio Excipient Grade Cysteamine HCl (2-MEA), CSMH-3250 is suitable for use as an excipient. It is manufactured in accordance with the ICH-Q7 Good Manufacturing Practice Guide. This grade of Cysteamine HCl (2-MEA) is not suitable to be used as an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient, Drug Product or Household Item.

Retest Date:

  • The recommended retest period for CysteamineHCl (2- MEA) is one year from the date of manufacture.

Storage and Shipping Conditions:

  • Store in a tightly closed container, under nitrogen or argon blanket, at 2-8°C (36-46°F). Store in a dry, well- ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

Package Sizes:

  • 10kg, 25kg and 50kg pails.