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Medchemexpress LLC Ethyl methanesulfonate | 62-50-0 | MFCD00007559 | 100.0% | 124.15 g·mol^-1 | C3H8O3S | 5 G

Supplier: Medchemexpress LLC HYW0158545G
Ethyl methanesulfonate (EMS) is a small-molecule alkylating agent used primarily as a chemical mutagen in genetic toxicology and mutagenesis research. It alkylates DNA to induce point mutations and other genetic alterations, and is handled as a hazardous mutagen and suspected carcinogen; appropriate containment and PPE are required when in use.
- Induces point mutations via DNA alkylation.
- Widely used for mutagenesis and genetic toxicology studies.
- Available in high-purity grades suitable for research.
- Small molecular weight compound (~124.15 g·mol^-1).
- Requires strict safety precautions due to mutagenic and carcinogenic properties.
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