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317275

Dimethyl Sulfoxide

ACS Reagent Grade.

Synonym(s):

Dimethyl sulfoxide, DMSO, Methyl Sulfoxide, DMSO

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(CH3)2SO
CAS Number:
67-68-5
Molecular Weight:
78.13
NACRES:
NA.21
UNSPSC Code:
12191502
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
506008
MDL number:
MFCD00002089
Assay:
≥99% (GC)
Bp:
189 °C (lit.)
Vapor pressure:
0.42 mmHg ( 20 °C)
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Quality Segment

100

vapor density

2.7 (vs air)

vapor pressure

0.42 mmHg ( 20 °C)

description

Merck USA index - 14, 3259

assay

≥99% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

573 °F

expl. lim.

42 %, 63 °F

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze

dilution

(for analytical testing)

impurities

≤0.1% moisture

color

clear colorless

refractive index

n20/D 1.479 (lit.)

bp

189 °C (lit.)

mp

16-19 °C (lit.)

density

1.10 g/mL (lit.)

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

10-30°C

SMILES string

CS(C)=O

InChI

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

InChI key

IAZDPXIOMUYVGZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Our biotech solvents offer exceptional quality for reliable RNA extraction, ensuring optimal laboratory performance. With low water content and minimal residue, give clean UV spectra to minimize contamination.
  • High-Quality Biotech Solvents: Designed for optimal laboratory performance with low water content and minimal residues.
  • Ideal for RNA Extraction: Essential for genetic testing and research applications like PCR.
  • Ensures Integrity of Genetic Material: Promotes reliable and reproducible results.
  • Industry Compliant: Suitable for both academic and commercial laboratories, enhancing research efficiency.

ACS reagent grade.

Application


  • Spectroscopic and quantum chemical analysis of Isonicotinic acid methyl ester.: Demonstrates the utility of spectroscopic methods combined with quantum chemical calculations, techniques potentially applicable to samples involving DMSO ( Shoba et al., 2015).

  • Modification of gelatin by reaction with 1,6-diisocyanatohexane.: Investigates the chemical modification of proteins, potentially relevant for studies using DMSO as a solvent to facilitate such reactions ( Bertoldo et al., 2007).

  • Characterization of O-acetyl-(4-O-methylglucurono)xylan isolated from birch and beech.: Describes the characterization of natural polymers, where DMSO could be used to dissolve and analyze similar substances ( Teleman et al., 2002).

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Disclaimer

Supercools easily and remelts slowly at room temperature. Solidified product can be re-liquified by warming to room temperature without detriment to the product.
Toxicity: Irritant (B)

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Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

188.6 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

87 °C - closed cup

Regulatory Listings

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Group 4: Flammable liquids + Type 3 petroleums + Hazardous rank III + Water soluble liquid

fsl

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ishl_indicated

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

ishl_notified

317275-100ML: + 317275-1SML: + 317275-500ML: + 317275-ML: + US2317275-100ML:

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