Dimethyl sulfoxide, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) is used as a solvent for chemical reactions involving salts, most notably in Finkelstein reactions and in other nucleophilic substitutions. It is also used in antifreeze or hydraulic fluids and utilized in the oxidation of thiols and disulfides to sulfonic acids.

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Applications
Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) is used as a solvent for chemical reactions involving salts, most notably in Finkelstein reactions and in other nucleophilic substitutions. It is also used in antifreeze or hydraulic fluids and utilized in the oxidation of thiols and disulfides to sulfonic acids. It is also used as a cryoprotectant and is added to cell media to reduce ice formation and thereby prevent cell death during the freezing process.

Solubility
Miscible with water, ethanol, ether, benzene, chloroform and acetone.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with acid chlorides, phosphorus halides, strong acids, strong oxidizing agents and strong reducing agents.

Specifications

• Melting Point: 18.4°C
• Density: 1.101
• Boiling Point: 189°C
• Quantity: 500 g
• Flash Point: 87°C (189°F)
• Odor: Mild
• Refractive Index: 1.479
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₂SO
• Merck Index: 143259
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water,ethanol,ether,benzene,chloroform and acetone.
• Formula Weight: 78.13
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Dimethyl sulfoxide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H227
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H227 Combustible liquid.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P370+P378q-P501c
EINECSNumber	200-664-3
RTECSNumber	PV6210000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only