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Dimethyl sulfoxide
BioUltra, for molecular biology, ≥99.5% (GC)
Synonym(s):
DMSO
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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2SO
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
78.13
Beilstein:
506008
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12191502
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.25
grade:
for molecular biology
Assay:
≥99.5% (GC)
bp:
189 °C (lit.)
vapor pressure:
0.42 mmHg ( 20 °C)
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grade
for molecular biology
Quality Level
vapor density
2.7 (vs air)
vapor pressure
0.42 mmHg ( 20 °C)
product line
BioUltra
Assay
≥99.5% (GC)
form
liquid
autoignition temp.
573 °F
expl. lim.
42 %, 63 °F
impurities
Dnases, none detected
RNases, none detected
insoluble matter, passes filter test
phosphatases, none detected
proteases, none detected
≤0.001% free acid (as CH3COOH)
evapn. residue
≤0.005%
color
colorless
refractive index
n20/D 1.479 (lit.)
n20/D 1.479
bp
189 °C (lit.)
mp
16-19 °C (lit.)
solubility
H2O: miscible (completely)
density
1.10 g/mL (lit.)
cation traces
Al: ≤0.5 mg/kg
Ba: ≤0.1 mg/kg
Bi: ≤0.1 mg/kg
Ca: ≤0.5 mg/kg
Cd: ≤0.05 mg/kg
Co: ≤0.02 mg/kg
Cr: ≤0.02 mg/kg
Cu: ≤0.02 mg/kg
Fe: ≤0.5 mg/kg
K: ≤0.5 mg/kg
Li: ≤0.1 mg/kg
Mg: ≤0.1 mg/kg
Mn: ≤0.02 mg/kg
Mo: ≤0.1 mg/kg
Na: ≤1 mg/kg
Ni: ≤0.5 mg/kg
Pb: ≤0.1 mg/kg
Sr: ≤0.1 mg/kg
Zn: ≤0.1 mg/kg
SMILES string
CS(C)=O
λ
neat
UV absorption
λ: 280 nm Amax: 0.22
suitability
suitable for molecular biology
InChI
1S/C2H6OS/c1-4(2)3/h1-2H3
InChI key
IAZDPXIOMUYVGZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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General description
Application
Caution
Supercools easily and remelts slowly at room temperature. Solidified product can be re-liquified by warming to room temperature without detriment to the product.
Other Notes
Polybrene / DMSO-assisted gene transfer[6]
Storage Class Code
10 - Combustible liquids
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
188.6 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C)
87 °C - closed cup
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) should be a liquid. Why did it arrive as a solid?
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DMSO supercools easily, and re-melts slowly at room temperature. The melting point is 16-19 °C. The solidified product can be re-liquefied by warming to room temperature without detriment to the product.
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What is Sure/Seal™ packaging?
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The Aldrich Sure/Seal™ packaging system is useful in the handling and storage of air-sensitive reagents.
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Does DMSO have any synthetic utility?
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DMSO has been used to oxidize thiols and disulfides to sulfonic acids, hydrolysis of epoxides, thioalkylation of phenols, and oxidation of primary alcohols and halides, and esters of primary alcohols to aldehydes.
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Is Dimethyl sulfoxide a sterile product?
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No, this product is not considered sterile. Product Nos. D2560 and D2438 are sterile-filtered.
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What is the DMSO dissolved in?
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DMSO is not dissolved in any solvent. It is a pure chemical compound that is a liquid at room temperature.
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What is the molarity of DMSO?
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DMSO will have a molarity of 14.1M, based on a density of 1.1 g/mL and a molecular weight of 78.13 g/mol.
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What type of filter is used to sterile-filter Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)?
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DMSO can be sterile-filtered through a 0.2 micron PTFE filter. The sterility testing is per the current US Pharmacopoeia method.
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Where does DMSO come from?
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DMSO is known to have been isolated from tree bark in the past. It is now a commericially synthesized solvent.
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