The molecule is an alkanethiol that is the N-3-aminopropyl derivative of cysteamine. Used as the S-phosphorylated prodrug, amifostine, for cytoprotection in cancer chemotherapy and radiotherapy. It has a role as a radiation protective agent, an antioxidant and a drug metabolite. It is a diamine and an alkanethiol. It derives from a cysteamine.
2-(3-aminopropylamino)ethanethiol