D1435
Dimethyl sulfoxide
meets EP testing specifications, meets USP testing specifications
Agency
meets EP testing specifications
meets USP testing specifications
Quality Level
vapor density
2.7 (vs air)
vapor pressure
0.42 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Assay
≥99.5%
form
liquid
autoignition temp.
573 °F
expl. lim.
42 %, 63 °F
technique(s)
cryopreservation: suitable
impurities
≤0.1% water (Karl Fischer, USP)
≤0.2% water (Karl Fischer, EP)
color
colorless
refractive index
n20/D 1.478-1.479
n20/D 1.479 (lit.)
bp
189 °C (lit.)
mp
16-19 °C (lit.)
solubility
H2O: miscible (completely)
density
1.100-1.104 g/mL at 25 °C (relative density (EP))
1.10 g/mL (lit.)
UV absorption
λ: 285 nm Amax: ≤0.20
λ: 295 nm Amax: ≤0.20
SMILES string
CS(C)=O
InChI
1S/C2H6OS/c1-4(2)3/h1-2H3
InChI key
IAZDPXIOMUYVGZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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Application
- for the dissolution of tetramethylrhodamine dye, which is used as fluorophore for fluorescence in- situ hybridization (FISH) experiments
- as a control in indirect immunofluorescent assay (IFA) of swine testicular (ST) cells
- for the suspension and separation of buccal cells
- a polar aprotic solvent used in polymerase chain reactions (PCR) and as a cryoprotectant vitrification agent for the preservation of cells, tissues and organs.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Caution
Other Notes
Dimethyl Sulfoxide Miscibility/Immiscibility Table
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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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What is the molarity of DMSO?
DMSO will have a molarity of 14.1M, based on a density of 1.1 g/mL and a molecular weight of 78.13 g/mol.
What is the DMSO dissolved in?
DMSO is not dissolved in any solvent. It is a pure chemical compound that is a liquid at room temperature.
Where does DMSO come from?
DMSO is known to have been isolated from tree bark in the past. It is now a commericially synthesized solvent.
Does DMSO have any synthetic utility?
DMSO has been used to oxidize thiols and disulfides to sulfonic acids, hydrolysis of epoxides, thioalkylation of phenols, and oxidation of primary alcohols and halides, and esters of primary alcohols to aldehydes.
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Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) should be a liquid. Why did it arrive as a solid?
DMSO supercools easily, and re-melts slowly at room temperature. The melting point is 16-19 °C. The solidified product can be re-liquefied by warming to room temperature without detriment to the product.
What is the difference between Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) Products. D1435 and D2438?
Products D1435 and D2438 both meet the USP specifications. The D2438 is sterile-filtered, but D1435 is not. Furthermore, the D2438 is quality control tested for endotoxin and use-tested for cell freezing.
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Is Dimethyl sulfoxide a sterile product?
No, this product is not considered sterile. Product Nos. D2560 and D2438 are sterile-filtered.
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