Dimethyl sulfoxide is a solvent with anti-inflammatory properties, used topically to relieve pain and inflammation. Dimethyl sulfoxide appears as a clear liquid, essentially odorless. Closed cup flash point 192 °F. Vapors are heavier than air. Contact with the skin may cause stinging and burning and lead to an odor of garlic on the breath. An excellent solvent that can transport toxic solutes through the skin. High vapor concentrations may cause headache, dizziness, and sedation. Its therapeutic use is listed as urological agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Methyl sulfoxide, Methylsulfinylmethane, Demsodrox and Demavet. Its PubChem CID is 679.
Dimethyl sulfoxide
| CAS No | 67-68-5 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C2H6OS |
| Molecular Weight | 78.14 g/mol |
| Synonyms | methylsulfinylmethane |
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Dimethyl sulfoxide is a solvent with anti-inflammatory properties, used topically to relieve pain and inflammation. Dimethyl sulfoxide appears as a clear liquid, essentially odorless.
The listed CAS number is 67-68-5.
The listed molecular formula is C2H6OS.
The listed molecular weight is 78.14 g/mol.
methylsulfinylmethane.
The source lists Methyl sulfoxide, Methylsulfinylmethane, Demsodrox and Demavet.