Description

Methylsulfinylmethane, commonly known as dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), is a highly versatile and powerful polar aprotic solvent with exceptional solvating properties. Its unique ability to penetrate biological membranes and dissolve a wide range of organic and inorganic compounds makes it a critical material across numerous industrial and research sectors. This product is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, electronics, and specialty chemical industries seeking a reliable, high-purity solvent for synthesis, formulation, and extraction processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis & Formulation: As a reaction solvent for APIs, a cryoprotectant for cell lines, and a penetration enhancer in topical drug delivery systems.
• Agrochemical Production: Used as a carrier solvent and penetration aid in pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Electronics Manufacturing: Employed in photoresist stripping, cleaning of electronic components, and as a solvent for polyimide precursors.
• Polymer & Fiber Processing: Acts as a spinning solvent for acrylic fibers and a reaction medium for various polymerization processes.
• Chemical Synthesis & Extraction: A premier solvent for organometallic reactions, displacement reactions, and the extraction of aromatic hydrocarbons and gases.
• Industrial Cleaning & Degreasing: Formulated into powerful cleaning solutions for specialized industrial equipment.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a solvent in spectroscopy (NMR, IR) and chromatography (HPLC) due to its high purity and solvating power.
• Research & Development: A standard solvent in life science research for cell culture and as a vehicle for test compounds in biological assays.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methylsulfinylmethane
CAS No.	8070-53-9
Molecular Formula	C2H6OS
Molecular Weight	78.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethyl sulfoxide; DMSO; Methyl sulfoxide; Dimethyl(oxido)sulfur; Sulfinylbismethane; 2-Thiapropane 2-oxide; NSC-763
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Quality Control

Our Methylsulfinylmethane is produced and tested under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We offer various grades, including Industrial, Reagent, and high-purity Pharmaceutical grades, with specifications tailored to meet the demands of your specific application. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your quality standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.5%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Acidity (as CH3COOH)	≤ 0.01%
Residue on Evaporation	≤ 0.01%
UV Absorbance (275 nm)	≤ 0.30
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 5 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.