Ethyl Methanesulfonate PurCert Secondary Reference Standard (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]

CRM


Linear Formula:  C3H8O3S
Molecular Weight:  124.16 g/mol
CAS Number: 62-50-0

Properties

Assay Purity >= 99.5 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.418 (lit.)
B pt. 85-86 °C/10 mmHg (lit.)
Density 1.206 g/cm3
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H302,H315,H317,H319,H340,H350,H361f
Precautionary Statement  P202 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P308 + P313
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29041090
Storage Temp. 2-8°C
Storage Class 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
UN Number NA

Description

Application
Ethyl Methanesulfonate is used in genetics and plant breeding to induce mutations for research and crop improvement. It is also used in laboratories for mutagenesis studies and in organic synthesis.

Purpose
The purpose of Ethyl Methanesulfonate is to introduce mutations in DNA or alkylate organic molecules making it valuable for genetic research functional studies and the development of new plant varieties.

General Description
Ethyl Methanesulfonate (EMS) is an organic sulfonate ester that appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid. It is a powerful alkylating agent widely used in chemical and biological research.