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What Is Dimethyl Sulfoxide/DMSO(CAS 67-68-5) Used For?

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Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO), with the CAS No. 67-68-5, is a versatile organosulfur compound known as the "universal solvent" due to its exceptional ability. Key applications include acting as a solvent for reactions, a prescription medication for bladder conditions, a solvent in pharmaceuticals, and as an industrial cleaning agent.

 

What is Dimethyl Sulfoxide/DMSO?

DMSO, or dimethyl sulfoxide, is a by-product of paper making. It comes from a substance found in wood. DMSO (CAS 67-68-5) has been used as an industrial solvent since the mid-1800s. From about the mid-20th century, researchers have explored its use as an anti-inflammatory agent.

 

Key Properties of dMSO

Chemical Name DMSO/Dimethyl Sulfoxide/Methyl sulfoxide
Molecular Formula C₂H₆OS
Molecular Weight 78.13 g/mol
CAS Number 67-68-5
Appearance Colorless, transparent liquid
Odor Slight sulfur-like odor
Purity (Typical) ≥ 99.9%
Density (20°C) 1.095 g/cm³
Boiling Point 189°C
Melting Point 18.5°C
Flash Point 87°C (Closed cup)
Refractive Index (20°C) 1.479
Viscosity (20°C) 1.99 mPa·s
Solubility Miscible with water and most organic solvents
   

 

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Applications of DMSO(CAS 67-68-5)

Dimethyl Sulfoxide serves as a high-performance polar aprotic solvent with extensive application value in pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, biotechnology, electronics and general industrial production fields.

 

As a pharmaceutical-grade solvent, Dimethyl sulfoxide DMSO is extensively adopted in formula optimization, auxiliary material system construction and innovative drug delivery research projects.

 

In industrial solvent, it acts as a core solvent to support polymer dissolving, resin processing and chemical production.

 

In the electronics industry, high purity DMSO solvent is specially applied to electronic manufacturing processes, including semiconductor production cleaning, photoresist removal and printed circuit board processing.

 

For organic synthesis research and production, it functions as an ideal reaction medium for oxidation, substitution and coupling chemical reactions.

 

Additionally, dimethyl sulfoxide DMSO works as an efficient extraction solvent to realize the separation and purification of pharmaceutical intermediates and natural active substances.

 

Within the biotechnology industry, DMSO acts as a classic cryoprotective agent and formula auxiliary material for the long-term preservation of cells, tissues and microorganisms.

 

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Safety information

DMSO is generally regarded as non-hazardous under GHS classification and is not regulated as a dangerous good for transport. However, it can rapidly penetrate skin and carry dissolved substances into the body. Proper laboratory hygiene, gloves, and eye protection are recommended when handling.

 

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