D9170

Dimethyl sulfoxide

PCR Reagent

• Synonym(s): DMSO
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₂SO
• CAS Number: 67-68-5
• Molecular Weight: 78.13
• Beilstein: 506008
• EC Number: 200-664-3
• MDL number: MFCD00002089
• UNSPSC Code: 12191502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24894271
• NACRES: NA.25

Properties

• grade: PCR Reagent
• vapor density: 2.7 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 0.42 mmHg ( 20 °C)
• Assay: ≥99.5%
• form: liquid
• autoignition temp.: 573 °F
• shelf life: Recommended retest period - 2 years
• expl. lim.: 42 %, 63 °F
• packaging: vial of 1 mL
• technique(s): PCR: suitable
• impurities: ≤0.1% water; water
• color: colorless
• refractive index: n20/D 1.479 (lit.)
• bp: 189 °C (lit.)
• mp: 16-19 °C (lit.)
• solubility: H₂O: miscible (completely)
• density: 1.10 g/mL (lit.)
• suitability: suitable for PCR
• application(s): agriculture
• SMILES string: CS(C)=O
• InChI: 1S/C2H6OS/c1-4(2)3/h1-2H3
• InChI key: IAZDPXIOMUYVGZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Dimethyl sulfoxide is a free radical scavenger and a cryopreservant. It elicits protective effect in double stranded breaks(DSBs). Dimethyl sulfoxide (1-10%) has been shown to accelerate strand renaturation and is believed to give the nucleic acid thermal stability against depurination. As a PCR cosolvent, DMSO may help improve yields, especially in long PCR.

Application

Dimethyl sulfoxide has been used as a component of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) mixture and as PCR facilitator.

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

For information on dimethyl sulfoxide miscibility, please visit the following link:
Dimethyl Sulfoxide Miscibility/Immiscibility Table

Safety Information

• 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