Tricaine Methanesulfonate falls within a group of substances characterized by consistent performance as a muscle relaxant, due to its molecular formula of C10H15NO5S and molecular weight of 261.30. This compound is structurally related to tricaine, a well-known muscle relaxant, but with an added sulfonate group. As such, it exhibits a Warning level of skin irritation, Tricaine Methanesulfonate is commonly used in aquatic environments for fish immobilization during medical procedures, owing to its ability to selectively block voltage-gated sodium channels in fish muscle tissue.

• CAS Number: 886-86-2
• Molecular Weight: 261.30
• GHS Signal Word: Warning
• Exact Mass: 261.06709375
• Molecular Formula: C10H15NO5S
• Hazard Statements:
• H315: Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]