Methyl Methanesulfonate

An alkylating agent in cancer therapy that may also act as a mutagen by interfering with and causing damage to DNA.

Also Known As:

Dimethylsulfonate; Mesilate, Methyl; Methyl Mesylate; Methyl Methylenesulfonate; Methylmesilate; Mesylate, Methyl; Methanesulfonate, Methyl; Methyl Mesilate; Methylmethane Sulfonate; Methanesulfonic acid, methyl ester

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Antineoplastic Agents, Alkylating
Mutagens

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Hydrocarbons: 1713
  - Acyclic Hydrocarbons
    - Alkanes: 241
      - Alkanesulfonic Acids
        Alkanesulfonates: 9
        Mesylates: 334
        Methyl Methanesulfonate: 225
- Sulfur Compounds: 278
  - Sulfur Acids
    - Sulfonic Acids: 1605
      - Alkanesulfonic Acids
        Alkanesulfonates: 9
        Mesylates: 334
        Methyl Methanesulfonate: 225

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Disease

Drug/Important Bio-Agent (IBA)