Ethyl methanesulfonate, 99%

Product Code.	Quantity	unitSize
11478930	5 g	5g
11499763	10 g	10g
11409773	50 g	50g
11419773	250 g	250g

Product Code. 11478930

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A12938.06

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.

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.

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: 1.17
• 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

Safety and Handling

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.

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only