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Sigma-Aldrich

Methyl sulfoxide

≥99%, FG

Synonym(s):

Dimethyl sulfoxide, DMSO

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2SO
CAS Number:
67-68-5
Molecular Weight:
78.13
FEMA Number:
3875
Beilstein:
506008
EC Number:
200-664-3
MDL number:
MFCD00002089
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
329830510
Flavis number:
12.175
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

400

grade

FG
Halal

Agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FDA 21 CFR 172.859

vapor density

2.7 (vs air)

vapor pressure

0.42 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥99%

autoignition temp.

573 °F

expl. lim.

42 %, 63 °F

refractive index

n20/D 1.479 (lit.)

bp

189 °C (lit.)

mp

16-19 °C (lit.)

density

1.10 g/mL (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

fatty; garlic; mushroom; oily; cheesy

SMILES string

CS(C)=O

InChI

1S/C2H6OS/c1-4(2)3/h1-2H3

InChI key

IAZDPXIOMUYVGZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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  • Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) as a Potential Source of Interference in Research Related to Sulfur Metabolism-A Preliminary Study.: This study investigates the potential interference of DMSO in sulfur metabolism research, highlighting its impact on experimental outcomes. (Kaczor-Kamińska et al., 2024).

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.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

188.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

87 °C - closed cup

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