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D2650

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Dimethyl sulfoxide

Hybri-Max™, sterile-filtered, BioReagent, suitable for hybridoma, ≥99.7%

Synonym(s):

DMSO

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2SO
CAS Number:
67-68-5
Molecular Weight:
78.13
Beilstein:
506008
EC Number:
200-664-3
MDL number:
MFCD00002089
UNSPSC Code:
12191502
PubChem Substance ID:
24893703
NACRES:
NA.75
grade:
Hybri-Max™
Assay:
≥99.7%
technique(s):
cell culture | hybridoma: suitable
cryopreservation: suitable
bp:
189 °C (lit.)
vapor pressure:
0.42 mmHg ( 20 °C)

grade

Hybri-Max™

Quality Level

400

vapor density

2.7 (vs air)

vapor pressure

0.42 mmHg ( 20 °C)

sterility

sterile-filtered

product line

BioReagent

Assay

≥99.7%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

573 °F

expl. lim.

42 %, 63 °F

technique(s)

cell culture | hybridoma: suitable
cryopreservation: suitable

impurities

endotoxin, tested
≤0.1% water
water

refractive index

n20/D 1.479 (lit.)

bp

189 °C (lit.)

mp

16-19 °C (lit.)

solubility

H2O: miscible (completely)

density

1.10 g/mL (lit.)

SMILES string

CS(C)=O

InChI

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

InChI key

IAZDPXIOMUYVGZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

DMSO is a polar aprotic solvent used in chemical reactions, in polymerase chain reactions (PCR) and as a cryoprotectant vitrification agent for the preservation of cells, tissues and organs. DMSO is used in cell freezing media to protect cells from ice crystal induced mechanical injury. It is used for frozen storage of primary, sub-cultured, and recombinant heteroploid and hybridoma cell lines; embryonic stem cells (ESC), and hematopoietic stem cells. DMSO is frequently used in the combinations with BSA or fetal bovine serum (FBS).

Packaging

100 mL in amber bottle
Glass ampoule packaging is now available under a new product number, D2653

Other Notes

This product is a Hybri-Max product. It is hybridoma tested and is assessed for suitability in cell freezing. This product is sterile filtered (0.2 micron) and tested for endotoxin levels.
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Caution

Supercools easily and remelts slowly at room temperature. Solidified product can be re-liquified by warming to room temperature without detriment to the product.

Legal Information

Hybri-Max is a trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC

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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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dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Certificates of Analysis (COA)

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RNBK5742
RNBK5429
RNBK5094
RNBK4887
RNBK4714

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. What concentration of DMSO do I use in a cell freezing media?

    DMSO is usually used at 1-10%, depending on the cell line.  For the cell freezing media that we offer, it is used at 8.7% concentration.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. What is the specification for 'pass' for cell freezing on the Certificate of Analysis for Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)?

    Product D2438 is assessed for cell freezing.  Cells are frozen and stored at -70°C.  The cells are thawed, cultured and viability is assessed at 24 hours.  There is no evidence of cytotoxicity or abnormal cell growth.

  8. 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.

  9. What is the basis for the endotoxin specification for Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)?

    The industry standard for 'endotoxin free' is less than 1 EU/mL.

  10. What type of filter is used to sterile-filter Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)?

    DMSO can be sterile-filtered through a 0.2 micron PTFE filter. The sterility testing is per the current US Pharmacopoeia method.

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