Ethyl Methanesulfonate

• CAT Number: R024511
• CAS Number: 62-50-0
• Molecular Formula: C3H8O3S
• Molecular Weight: 124.154
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: EMS; Ethyl Mesylate; Ethyl Methanesulfonate; Ethyl Methanesulphonate; NSC 26805; ?O-Ethyl Methylsulfonate
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: ethyl methanesulfonate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C3H8O3S/c1-3-6-7(2,4)5/h3H2,1-2H3
• InChIKey: PLUBXMRUUVWRLT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCOS(=O)(=O)C

Ethyl Methanesulfonate (CAT: R024511) is a chemical compound used primarily in the field of mutagenesis research and genetics. It is known for its ability to induce point mutations in DNA by alkylating DNA bases. This characteristic makes it a valuable tool in the study of DNA damage and repair mechanisms, as well as in the creation of genetic variations for research purposes. Ethyl Methanesulfonate is used to investigate the effects of specific mutations on gene function and organismal development.