Dimethyl Sulfoxide
This colorless liquid is an important polar aprotic solvent that dissolves both polar and nonpolar compounds and is miscible in a wide range of organic solvents as well as water.
Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)
DMSO is an effective paint stripper, being safer than many of the others such as nitromethane and dichloromethane. Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is an organosulfur compound with the formula (CH3)2SO. This colorless liquid is an important polar aprotic solvent that dissolves both polar and nonpolar compounds and is miscible in a wide range of organic solvents as well as water. It has a relatively high melting point. DMSO has the unusual property that many individuals perceive a garlic-like taste in the mouth after contact with the skin.
What is DMSO cream used for?
DMSO is often used as a cream or ointment applied to the skin to reduce pain, decrease swelling, treat autoimmune diseases such as arthritis, and promote healing in wounds and burns. DMSO is medically approved in the United States only for the treatment of interstitial cystitis, a type of inflammation of the bladder.
Boiling point: 189 °C
Density: 1.10 g/cm³
Formula: C2H6OS
Melting point: 19 °C
Molar mass: 78.13 g/mol
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