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Phenylmethylsulfonyl Fluoride

Phenylmethylsulfonyl Fluoride, CAS 329-98-6, is an irreversible inhibitor of serine proteases. It causes sulfonylation of the active-site serine residues.

Synonym(s):

Phenylmethylsulfonyl Fluoride, Benzylsulfonyl Fluoride, PMSF

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C7H7FO2S
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
174.19
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

Assay

≥99% (GC)

form

crystalline solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze
desiccated

color

white to off-white

solubility

ethanol: soluble
isopropanol: soluble
methanol: soluble

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

10-30°C

InChI

1S/C7H7FO2S/c8-11(9,10)6-7-4-2-1-3-5-7/h1-5H,6H2

InChI key

YBYRMVIVWMBXKQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Irreversible inhibitor of serine proteases. Its mechanism of action is analogous to that of diisopropylfluorophosphate. PMSF causes sulfonylation of the active-site serine residues. Also reported to inhibit internucleosomal DNA fragmentation in immature thymocytes. Effective at a concentration of 50 µM.
Irreversible inhibitor of serine proteases. Its mechanism of action is analogous to that of diisopropylfluorophosphate. PMSF causes sulfonylation of the active-site serine residues. Also reported to inhibit internucleosomal DNA fragmentation in immature thymocytes. For a related, more stable inhibitor, see AEBSF (Cat. No. 101500).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: no
Primary Target
serine proteases
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no

Warning

Toxicity: Corrosive (L)

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, refrigerate (4°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 9 months at 4°C.
t½ = 1 hour at pH 7.5. Effective concentration: 50 μM.

Other Notes

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Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Pictograms

CorrosionSkull and crossbones

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class Code

6.1A - Combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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