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Ethyl methanesulfonate, 99%

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CAS: 62-50-0 | C3H8O3S | 124.154 g/mol

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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Applications
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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 62-50-0
Molecular Formula C3H8O3S
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 124.154
MDL Number MFCD00007559
InChI Key PLUBXMRUUVWRLT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 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
PubChem CID 6113
ChEBI CHEBI:23994
IUPAC Name ethyl methanesulfonate
SMILES CCOS(=O)(=O)C

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
Solubility Information Miscible with water.
Formula Weight 124.16
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material Ethyl Methanesulfonate
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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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