Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is a sulfur-containing organic compound with the English name Dimethyl sulfoxide and the molecular formula (CH₃)₂SO.

At room temperature, it is a colorless, odorless, transparent liquid with hygroscopic and flammable properties. It exhibits high polarity, a high boiling point, non-protonic characteristics, and is miscible with water.

It has extremely low toxicity, It has good thermal stability and does not mix with alkanes. It is soluble in water, ethanol, propanol, ether, benzene, and chloroform, among most organic compounds, earning it the reputation as the “universal solvent.”

It is the most potent solvent among commonly used organic solvents. It can dissolve most organic compounds, including carbohydrates, polymers, peptides, and many inorganic salts and gases.

It can dissolve solutes equivalent to 50-60% of its own weight (other general solvents can only dissolve 10-20%), making it crucial in sample management and high-throughput drug screening. Under certain conditions, when dimethyl sulfoxide comes into contact with acyl chlorides, an explosive reaction may occur.

Q1:What is the purity level of the products you offer?
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Q2:Which industries can these products be used in?
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Q4:How should these chemicals be stored safely?
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Q5:How should spills or leaks be handled?
A: Immediately evacuate non-essential personnel, eliminate all ignition sources, and proceed with cleanup only after ensuring personal protection (wearing appropriate PPE). Small spills can be absorbed with inert materials (like sand or earth), collected in a sealed container, and disposed of according to local regulations. Prevent material from entering sewers or drains.