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E10521

Sigma-Aldrich

Ethyl 3-aminobenzoate methanesulfonate

98%

Synonym(s):

MS-222, TS 222, Tricaine, Tricaine methanesulfonate

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Linear Formula:
H2NC6H4CO2C2H5·CH3SO3H
CAS Number:
886-86-2
Molecular Weight:
261.29
Beilstein:
3775022
EC Number:
212-956-8
MDL number:
MFCD00013176
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24894382
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

100

Assay

98%

mp

146-149 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CS(O)(=O)=O.CCOC(=O)c1cccc(N)c1

InChI

1S/C9H11NO2.CH4O3S/c1-2-12-9(11)7-4-3-5-8(10)6-7;1-5(2,3)4/h3-6H,2,10H2,1H3;1H3,(H,2,3,4)

InChI key

FQZJYWMRQDKBQN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Ethyl 3-aminobenzoate methanesulfonate is mainly used as an anesthetic for fish. It is also used for the euthanasia of all fish species especially zebrafish, which is commonly used in research.

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315,H319,H335,H412

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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