Methyl methanesulfonate

Methyl methanesulfonate
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
Methyl methanesulfonate
Other names
  • Methanesulfonic acid methyl ester
  • Methyl mesylate
  • MMS
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.000.568
EC Number
  • 200-625-0
KEGG
MeSH D008741
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C2H6O3S/c1-5-6(2,3)4/h1-2H3 N
    Key: MBABOKRGFJTBAE-UHFFFAOYSA-N N
  • InChI=1/C2H6O3S/c1-5-6(2,3)4/h1-2H3
    Key: MBABOKRGFJTBAE-UHFFFAOYAK
  • COS(=O)(=O)C
Properties
CH3SO2OCH3
Molar mass 110.13 g·mol−1
Density 1.3 g/mL at 25 °C
Boiling point 202 to 203 °C (396 to 397 °F; 475 to 476 K)
Related compounds
Related compounds
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Methyl methanesulfonate (MMS), also known as methyl mesylate, is an alkylating agent and a carcinogen. It is also a suspected reproductive toxicant, and may also be a skin/sense organ toxicant. It is used in cancer treatment. Its chemical formula is CH3SO2−O−CH3.