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Ethyl methanesulfonate, 99%
CAS: 62-50-0 | C3H8O3S | 124.154 g/mol
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A1293806
Description
Ethyl methanesulfonate is used as mutagen for both mammalian and plant cells. It finds application as a model alkylating agent in the study of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) repair processes.
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ApplicationsEthyl methanesulfonate is used as mutagen for both mammalian and plant cells. It finds application as a model alkylating agent in the study of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) repair processes.
Solubility
Miscible with water.
Notes
Special handling precautions required. View MSDS prior to purchase. MSDS available online at www.alfa.com.Moisture sensitive. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.
Specifications
| Ethyl methanesulfonate | |
| 1.17 | |
| 100°C (212°F) | |
| Fruit-like | |
| 1.418 | |
| 5 g | |
| 773969 | |
| 14,3827 | |
| Miscible with water. | |
| CCOS(=O)(=O)C | |
| 124.154 | |
| CHEBI:23994 | |
| 99% |
| 62-50-0 | |
| 85°C to 86°C (10 mmHg) | |
| 99% | |
| C3H8O3S | |
| MFCD00007559 | |
| UN2810 | |
| Moisture sensitive | |
| ethyl mesylate, ethyl methanesulphonate, half-myleran, methanesulfonic acid, ethyl ester, methanesulfonic acid ethyl ester, methylsulfonic acid, ethyl ester, rcra waste number u119, ethyl methansulphonate, ethyl ester of methylsulfonic acid, ethyl ester of methanesulfonic acid | |
| PLUBXMRUUVWRLT-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
| ethyl methanesulfonate | |
| 6113 | |
| 124.16 |
Chemical Identifiers
| 62-50-0 | |
| 124.154 | |
| PLUBXMRUUVWRLT-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
| 6113 | |
| ethyl methanesulfonate |
| C3H8O3S | |
| MFCD00007559 | |
| ethyl mesylate, ethyl methanesulphonate, half-myleran, methanesulfonic acid, ethyl ester, methanesulfonic acid ethyl ester, methylsulfonic acid, ethyl ester, rcra waste number u119, ethyl methansulphonate, ethyl ester of methylsulfonic acid, ethyl ester of methanesulfonic acid | |
| CHEBI:23994 | |
| CCOS(=O)(=O)C |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H340-H351-H361-H302
May cause genetic defects.
Suspected of causing cancer.
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
Harmful if swallowed.
P201-P202-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
H302-H315-H319-H335-H340-H351
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: TOXIC, LIQUIDS, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber : 200-536-7
RTECSNumber : PB2100000
TSCA : Yes
storageNote1 : Moisture Sensitive
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen
RUO – Research Use Only