Ethyl methanesulfonate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11478930	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A12938.06	5 g
11499763	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A12938.09	10 g
11409773	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A12938.18	50 g
11419773	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A12938.30	250 g

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.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 62-50-0
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 124.154
• InChI Key: PLUBXMRUUVWRLT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 6113
• IUPAC Name: ethyl methanesulfonate

• Molecular Formula: C3H8O3S
• MDL Number: MFCD00007559
• 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
• ChEBI: CHEBI:23994
• SMILES: CCOS(=O)(=O)C

Specifications

• CAS: 62-50-0
• Boiling Point: 85°C to 86°C (10 mmHg)
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Molecular Formula: C3H8O3S
• MDL Number: MFCD00007559
• Beilstein: 773969
• Merck Index: 14,3827
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water.
• SMILES: CCOS(=O)(=O)C
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 124.154
• ChEBI: CHEBI:23994
• Percent Purity: 99%

• Density: 1.17
• Flash Point: 100°C (212°F)
• Odor: Fruit-like
• Refractive Index: 1.418
• UN Number: UN2810
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• 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
• InChI Key: PLUBXMRUUVWRLT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: ethyl methanesulfonate
• PubChem CID: 6113
• Formula Weight: 124.16
• Chemical Name or Material: Ethyl methanesulfonate

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H340-H351-H361-H302
May cause genetic defects.
Suspected of causing cancer.
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
Harmful if swallowed.

P201-P202-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c

H302-H315-H319-H335-H340-H351

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

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