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Ethyl methanesulfonate, 99%
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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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.
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
Specifications
Density | 1.170 |
Boiling Point | 85°C to 86°C (10 mm) |
Flash Point | 100°C (212°F) |
Assay Percent Range | 99% |
Refractive Index | 1.418 |
Quantity | 10 g |
UN Number | UN2810 |
Beilstein | 773969 |
Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
Merck Index | 14,3827 |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H302-H315-H319-H335-H340-H351 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H340-H351-H361-H302 |
Precautionary Statement | P201-P202-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
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
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