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alpha-Toluenesulfonyl fluoride, 99%
Description
α-Toluenesulfonyl fluoride (PMSF) is used in the preparation of cell lysates to inhibit protein digestion. It is a widely used fatty acid amid hydrolase (FAAH) inhibitor for pretreatment of brain membrane preparations when testing CB1 receptor activity.
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α-Toluenesulfonyl fluoride (PMSF) is used in the preparation of cell lysates to inhibit protein digestion. It is a widely used fatty acid amid hydrolase (FAAH) inhibitor for pretreatment of brain membrane preparations when testing CB1 receptor activity.
Solubility
Soluble in ether, benzene, anhydrous ethanol, methanol, 2- propane. Hydrolyses in water.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Store away from strong oxidizing agents, amines, bases, water/ moisture. Store at 4°C

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 92°C to 94°C |
Quantity | 5 g |
UN Number | UN2923 |
Beilstein | 2088311 |
Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
Solubility Information | Soluble in ether,benzene,anhydrous ethanol,methanol,2- propane. Hydrolyses in water. |
Formula Weight | 174.19 |
Percent Purity | 99% |
Chemical Name or Material | alpha-Toluenesulfonyl fluoride |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H301-H314 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H301-H314-H318 Toxic if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. |
Precautionary Statement | P260-P264b-P270-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P501c |
DOTInformation | Hazard Class: 8; Packaging Group: II |
EINECSNumber | 206-350-2 |
RTECSNumber | XT8040000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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