Active ingredient · Dimethyl Sulfoxide family
Pharmaceutical analytical standardDimethyl Sulfoxide
Synonyms: methylsulfinylmethane, DMSO, Methyl sulfoxide, Sulfinylbismethane, Demasorb, Domoso, Demsodrox, Methane, sulfinylbis-, Dromisol, Deltan, Demavet, Demeso, Dolicur, Hyadur, Infiltrina, Somipront, Dimexide, Durasorb, Syntexan, Dermasorb, Doligur, Dipirartril-tropico, Gamasol 90, Herpid, Topsym, Dimetil sulfoxido, NSC 763, Caswell No. 381, Methanesulfinylmethane, Dimetilsolfossido, Methyl sulphoxide, Domoso Gel, EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 000177, Methane, 1,1'-sulfinylbis-, Topsym (rescinded), Domoso (Veterinary), Dimexidum, Sulfinyldimethane, Dimethysulfoxide, Dimethlysulfoxide, Dimethvlsulfoxide, Dimethyisulfoxide, Dimetyl sulfoxide, Dimethyisulphoxide, Dirnethyl sulfoxide, Methylsulfmylmethane, DMSO (anydrous), Zymso, DMSO (Sterile-filtered), Pharmakon1600-01506122, NSC 760436
- Cat. No.
- P-D131-001
- CAS
- 67-68-5
- Alternative CAS
- 16393-28-5 (hydrate)
- 35387-50-9 (hydrate)
- 15590-23-5 (sodium salt)
- 56955-12-5 (hydrate)
- 8070-53-9 (alternative CAS, same compound)
- Formula
- C2H6OS
- Molecular weight
- 78.13 g/mol
- Category
- Active ingredient (API)
A sulfur-containing solvent synthesised in 1866 by Russian chemist Alexander Zaytsev and now made from a by-product of the paper industry; in the United States it has been approved since 1978 for interstitial cystitis, and in the lab it protects cells during freezing.
Did you know?It passes through the skin very easily and, shortly after it is applied, a curious garlic taste can be noticed in the mouth.
The two levels compared
| Level 1 Mass balance | Level 2 Mass balance + qNMR | |
|---|---|---|
| Identity (IR, MS, 1H and 13C-NMR; peptides: ESI-MS, MALDI-TOF and IR) | ✓ | ✓ |
| HPLC purity (min. 95%) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Content by mass balance (min. 90%; peptides: for information only)* | ✓ | ✓ |
| Content verified by qNMR (small molecules only) | · | ✓ |
| Suitable to qualify it as an in-house primary standard (ICH Q7) | · | ✓ |
* Mass balance is performed on every molecule. The only exceptions are cases where the chemistry of the molecule prevents it, for example oils and highly volatile substances, on which some of the required measurements cannot be made: in those cases the CoA states how the content was assigned.
What you receive
Shipped under controlled temperature when the molecule requires it.
For every lot: identity, purity and assay, with the supporting spectra and chromatograms.
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Pharmacopoeial standards available
The official European Pharmacopoeia standards for this molecule, supplied with EDQM documentation.
- Dimethyl sulfoxide CRSEP D2050000
Frequently asked questions
Is mass balance always performed?
Yes, on every molecule. The only exceptions are cases where the chemistry of the molecule prevents it: for example oils and highly volatile substances, on which some measurements (such as thermogravimetry) cannot be made. In those cases the CoA states which method was used to assign the content.
Can I ask for a different quantity?
Yes. The quantities are only suggestions: choose "Other" and enter the milligrams or grams you need.
Which level should I choose?
Level 1 is enough for most routine testing. Level 2 adds an independent qNMR content value and is meant for labs that need to qualify an in-house primary standard. For peptides and similar molecules, Level 2 is not available.
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