Aminomethanesulfonic acid
Agent Name
Aminomethanesulfonic acid
CAS Number
13881-91-9
Formula
C-H5-N-O3-S
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
(Aminomethyl)sulfonic acid; Aminomethanesulphonic acid; Methanesulfonic acid, 1-amino-; Methanesulfonic acid, amino-; [ChemIDplus] UN2585
Category
Biochemical Research
Description
White powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Alkyl sulfonic acids, solid, with not more than 5% free sulfonic acid."
Adverse Effects
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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