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Dimethyl sulfoxide, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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Quantity:
500 g
2500 g
10 kg
C2H6OS
78.13
MFCD00002089
IAZDPXIOMUYVGZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
dimethyl sulfoxide, dmso, methyl sulfoxide, dimethylsulfoxide, dimethyl sulphoxide, methane, sulfinylbis, demsodrox, demasorb, demavet, dimexide
679
CHEBI:28262
methylsulfinylmethane
CS(C)=O
C2H6OS
78.13
MFCD00002089
IAZDPXIOMUYVGZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
dimethyl sulfoxide, dmso, methyl sulfoxide, dimethylsulfoxide, dimethyl sulphoxide, methane, sulfinylbis, demsodrox, demasorb, demavet, dimexide
679
CHEBI:28262
methylsulfinylmethane
CS(C)=O

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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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.
Melting Point 18.4°C
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%
Density 1.101
Boiling Point 189°C
Quantity 500 g
Flash Point 87°C (189°F)
Odor Mild
Refractive Index 1.479
Chemical Name or Material Dimethyl sulfoxide
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Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H227
Combustible liquid.

P210-P370+P378q-P501c

H227

EINECSNumber : 200-664-3

RTECSNumber : PV6210000

TSCA : Yes

Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only