34869
Dimethyl sulfoxide
suitable for HPLC, ≥99.7%
Synonym(s):
DMSO
About This Item
vapor density
2.7 (vs air)
Quality Level
vapor pressure
0.42 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Assay
≥99.7%
form
liquid
autoignition temp.
573 °F
expl. lim.
42 %, 63 °F
technique(s)
HPLC: suitable
impurities
≤0.002% non-volatile matter
≤0.2% water (Karl Fischer)
transmittance
270 nm, ≥20%
280 nm, ≥50%
300 nm, ≥80%
350 nm, ≥98%
refractive index
n20/D 1.479 (lit.)
bp
189 °C (lit.)
mp
16-19 °C (lit.)
density
1.10 g/mL (lit.)
application(s)
food and beverages
SMILES string
CS(C)=O
InChI
1S/C2H6OS/c1-4(2)3/h1-2H3
InChI key
IAZDPXIOMUYVGZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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General description
Application
Caution
Other Notes
Dimethyl Sulfoxide Miscibility/Immiscibility Table
- The article number 34869-4X2.5L will be discontinued. Please order the single bottle 34869-2.5L which is physically identical with the same exact specifications.
- The article number 34869-6X1L will be discontinued. Please order the single bottle 34869-1L which is physically identical with the same exact specifications.
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.
Which document(s) contains shelf-life or expiration date information for a given product?
If available for a given product, the recommended re-test date or the expiration date can be found on the Certificate of Analysis.
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.
How do I get lot-specific information or a Certificate of Analysis?
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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.
What is the Department of Transportation shipping information for this product?
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