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Methyl methanesulfonate (CAS 66-27-3)

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Alternate Names:
Methanesulfonic acid methyl ester
Application:
Methyl methanesulfonate is a DNA adduct that adds methyl groups to Dna at 7-guanine, 3-guanine and 3-adenine
CAS Number:
66-27-3
Molecular Weight:
110.13
Molecular Formula:
C2H6O3S
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Methyl methanesulfonate is a DNA adduct that adds methyl groups to Dna at 7-guanine, 3-guanine and 3-adenine. Methyl methanesulfonate is an alkylating agent that modifies molecules by reacting with functional groups like amines, carboxylic acids, and thiols. Through the formation of covalent bonds, it alters the structure of molecules, potentially affecting their function and impacting organisms. Induces DNA damage, leading to mutations and cell death.


Methyl methanesulfonate (CAS 66-27-3) References

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Methyl methanesulfonate, 5 g

sc-250376
5 g
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Methyl methanesulfonate, 25 g

sc-250376A
25 g
$130.00