CYSTEAMINE
UNII 5UX2SD1KE2

Substance Identification & Data

This profile provides standardized clinical and technical data for Cysteamine, uniquely identified by the FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) 5UX2SD1KE2.

Technical mappings include the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number 60-23-1 and the RxNorm Concept ID (RxCUI) 3022. Explore the sections below for detailed nomenclature and a complete directory of NDC-listed products containing this ingredient.

FDA UNII Code
5UX2SD1KE2
CAS Registry Number
60-23-1
RxNorm Concept ID

Detailed Substance Profile

Preferred Name
CYSTEAMINE
Official standardized name for this substance within the FDA UNII nomenclature system.
Molecular Formula
5UX2SD1KE2
The specific atomic composition represented as a molecular structure string.
InChIKey
C2H7NS
International Chemical Identifier digital signature for unique molecular identification.
SMILES String
UFULAYFCSOUIOV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Line notation for describing the chemical structure and connectivity of atoms.
NCI Thesaurus
National Cancer Institute reference terminology for clinical and research data.
PubChem CID
Unique identification number in the NCBI database of chemical substances.
INN ID
195
Sequential identifier assigned via the WHO International Nonproprietary Name program.
USAN ID
CC-44
Identifier assigned by the United States Adopted Names Council.
Substance Type
chemical
ISO 11238 classification category (e.g., Chemical, Polymer, Protein).
Ingredient Role
SCCN

Synonyms and Nomenclature

This section provides a complete list of nomenclature and identifier mappings for Cysteamine. Identifiers are organized into official regulatory terms, commercial trade names, and technical systematic synonyms used to ensure accurate identification across clinical pharmaceutical databases, regulatory filings, and electronic health records.

FDA Official Name

CYSTEAMINE
MERCAPTAMINE

Common Names & Synonyms

CYSTEAMINE [HSDB]
CYSTEAMINE [MI]
CYSTEAMINE [USAN]
CYSTEAMINE [VANDF]
MEA
MERCAPTAMINE [INN]
MERCAPTAMINE [MART.]
MERCAPTAMINE [WHO-DD]

Systematic Nomenclature

2-AMINOETHANETHIOL
2-MERCAPTOETHYLAMINE
ETHANETHIOL, 2-AMINO-

Technical Codes

L-1573
NSC-647528

NDC Products Containing CYSTEAMINE

This unique ingredient identifier is listed as an ingredient or substance in the following products in the NDC directory: