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