Tricaine methanesulfonate
3-氨基苯甲酸乙酯甲基磺酸盐
Also known as: Ethyl 3-aminobenzoate methanesulfonate, MS-222, Tricaine mesylate, Ethyl m-aminobenzoate methanesulfonate, Benzoic acid, 3-amino-, ethyl ester, methanesulfonate (1:1), Finquel, Tricaine methansulphonate, MFCD00013176
Tricaine methanesulfonate (CAS 886-86-2) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C10H15NO5S and a molecular weight of 261.295 g/mol. It is also known as Ethyl 3-aminobenzoate methanesulfonate, MS-222 and Tricaine mesylate. Key properties include a melting point of 146-149 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 305-310 and a flash point of 151.2ºC. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation, H319 — Causes serious eye irritation and H335 — May cause respiratory irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 886-86-2
- Jingsj CID
- J-1081752-4
- Molecular Formula
- C10H15NO5S
- Chinese Name
- 3-氨基苯甲酸乙酯甲基磺酸盐
- Molecular Weight
- 261.295 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 146-149 °C(lit.) |
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| Boiling Point | 305-310 |
| Flash Point | 151.2ºC |
| Exact Mass | 261.067108 |
| PSA | 115.07000 |
| LogP | 2.61150 |
| Additional Property | H2O: 50 mg/mL, clear, colorless |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [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). |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2923900090 |
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| Summary | 2923900090 other quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Tricaine methanesulfonate?
The CAS number of Tricaine methanesulfonate is 886-86-2.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Tricaine methanesulfonate?
Tricaine methanesulfonate has molecular formula C10H15NO5S and molecular weight 261.295 g/mol.
Is Tricaine methanesulfonate hazardous?
Tricaine methanesulfonate has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.
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