Tricaine (methanesulfonate)
Tricaine methanesulfonate (MS-222) is common used to immobilize fish for marking or transport and to suppress sensory systems during invasive procedures[1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[886-86-2]
Product Name Alternative
MS-222
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H315, H319, H335, H412
Target
Biochemical Assay Reagents
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Others
Applications
Neuroscience-Neuromodulation
Field of Research
Neurological Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/tricaine-methanesulfonate.html
Concentration
10mM
Purity
99.94
Solubility
DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |H2O : ≥ 100 mg/mL
Smiles
O=C(OCC)C1=CC=CC(N)=C1.CS(=O)(O)=O
Molecular Formula
C10H15NO5S
Molecular Weight
261.30
Precautions
H315, H319, H335, H412
References & Citations
[1]Kathleen M. Carter, et al. A review of tricaine methanesulfonate for anesthesia of fish. Reviews in Fish Biology and Fisheries volume 21, pages51–59 (2011) .
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, stored under nitrogen, away from moisture)
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
Available Sizes
Curated Selection
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