Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of methyl methanesulfonate (CAS: 66-27-3)?
Answer
Methyl methanesulfonate (MMs, CAS: 66-27-3) is a colorless to yellow liquid with a slight odor. It has a molecular weight of approximately 120.11 g/mol and a density of about 1.16 g/cm³. It is soluble in water and ethanol. Chemically, it is a strong methylating agent and can react with nucleophilic centers, particularly in DNA. It is primarily used in organic synthesis and mutagenesis studies.
About
CAS No
66-27-3
English Name
methyl methanesulfonate
Molecular Formula
C2H6O3S
Molecular Weight
110.13 g/mol
SMILES
COS(=O)(=O)C
InChIKey
MBABOKRGFJTBAE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-05 20:45
