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.

FTIR

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Chemical structure

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Synonyms and Related Terms

DMSO; dimethylsulfoxide; methylsulfoxide; sulfinylbismethane

Risks

  • Combustible. Flash point= 89C (192F)
  • Vapors and liquid may be absorbed through the skin causing irritation.
  • ThermoFisher: SDS

Physical and Chemical Properties

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

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

Comparisons

Properties of Common Solvents

Resources and Citations

  • 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