Ethyl methanesulfonate
Agent Name
Ethyl methanesulfonate
CAS Number
62-50-0
Formula
C3-H8-O3-S
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
EMS; ENT 26396; Ethyl ester of methanesulfonic acid; Ethyl ester of methanesulphonic acid; Ethyl ester of methylsulfonic acid; Ethyl ester of methylsulphonic acid; Ethyl mesylate; Ethyl methanesulphonate; Ethyl methansulphonate; Ethylester kyseliny methansulfonove [Czech]; Half-myleran; Methanesulphonic acid ethyl ester; Methylsulfonic acid, ethyl ester; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Sulfur Compounds
Description
Colorless liquid; [HSDB] Colorless to yellow liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as experimental mutagen, teratogen, and brain carcinogen; [Merck Index]
Comments
A mutagen, tumorigen, and reproductive effector; [RTECS] A skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritant; May cause CNS depression; [CAMEO] An alkylating agent and developmental toxicant; [REPROTOX] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.206 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Reproductive Toxin
Yes
IARC Carcinogen
Possible (2b)
NTP Carcinogen
Anticipated human carcinogen
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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