Ethyl methanesulfonate, 99%

Description

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.

Specifications

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

• 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

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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only