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Ethyl methanesulfonate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11478930
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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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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.
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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 1.17
Boiling Point 85°C to 86°C (10 mmHg)
Flash Point 100°C (212°F)
Assay Percent Range 99%
Odor Fruit-like
Refractive Index 1.418
Quantity 5 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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Safety and Handling

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Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 4
  • Carcinogenicity Category 1B
  • Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B
  • Reproductive toxicity Category 2
 Hazard Statement
  • H302-Harmful if swallowed.
  • H340-May cause genetic defects.
  • H350-May cause cancer.
  • H361f-Suspected of damaging fertility.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
  • P264-Wash thoroughly after handling.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.

RUO – Research Use Only

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