Dimethyl sulfoxide

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Description

A dense, odorless, colorless liquid used as a solvent and a methylating agent. Dimethyl sulfoxide is obtained as a byproduct from the sulfite pulping paper making procedure. DMSO is used in paint and varnish removers. It is also used in the production of acrylonitrile fibers.

Synonyms and Related Terms

DMSO; dimethylsulfoxide; methylsulfoxide; sulfinylbismethane

FTIR

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Chemical structure

Dimethyl sulfoxide.jpg


Other Properties

Soluble in water, ethanol, benzene, acetone, chloroform.

Composition (CH3)2SO
CAS 67-68-5
Melting Point 18.5
Density 1.092
Molecular Weight mol. wt. = 78.13
Refractive Index 1.476
Boiling Point 188

Hazards and Safety

Combustible. Flash point= 89C (192F)

Vapors and liquid may be absorbed through the skin causing irritation.

Mallinckrodt Baker: MSDS

Comparisons

Properties of Common Solvents


Authority

  • Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
  • The Dictionary of Paper, American Paper Institute, New York, Fourth Edition, 1980
  • The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983
  • CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, Robert Weast (ed.), CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, v. 61, 1980 Comment: ref. index=1.476

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