Dimethyl sulfate CAS 77 78 1

Prouduct name:  Dimethyl sulfate

CAS: 77-78-1

Appearance:  Colorless to pale yellow liquid

Purity:  98%min

Certification of  Dimethyl sulfate CAS 77-78-1 

Purity:98%min

Essential information of  Dimethyl sulfate CAS 77-78-1 

Dimethyl sulfate (chemical formula: (CH3O)2SO2) is an odorless, corrosive, oily liquid which can release toxic fumes during heating. It can be synthesized through the esterification of sulfuric acid with methanol, and alternatively by the distillation of methyl hydrogen sulfate. In industry, dimethyl sulfate is used as a methylating agent for the manufacture of many organic chemicals. It can be used for methylation of phenols, amines, and thiol. Moreover, it can be used for base sequencing and DNA chain cleavage since it can rupture the imidazole rings present in guanine. It can also be used for protein-DNA interaction analysis. However, its vapor is toxic to eyes and lungs, can do harm to our body. It is a potential carcinogen based on known experimental data.

More information of  Dimethyl sulfate CAS 77-78-1 

Storage:It should be stored in a well-closed container at low temperature, keep away from moisture, heat and light.

Application of  Dimethyl sulfate CAS 77-78-1

Dimethyl Sulfate is a diester of methanol and sulfuric acid. Dimethyl Sulfate is commonly used as a reagent for the methylation of phenols, amines, and thiols. Dimethyl Sulfate is an effective and widely used probe for sequence-specific protein-DNA interactions.