Dimethyl Sulfoxide

Name: Dimethyl Sulfoxide
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-007154

About Dimethyl Sulfoxide

Dimethyl Sulfoxide (CAS 67-68-5) is a metabolite / degradant standard offered by Vaqora Chemicals. Its molecular formula is C2H6OS and its molecular weight is 78.14 g/mol. The IUPAC name is methylsulfinylmethane. Alternative names: 1,1′-Sulfinylbis[methane] and Demasorb.

The product is provided as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Analytical teams use this compound to identify metabolites and degradants, to validate stability-indicating methods (AMV) and to support QC and regulatory filings. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Dimethyl Sulfoxide in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide. Stock is available for quick dispatch.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Dimethyl Sulfoxide
Catalogue No.	VQ-007154
CAS Number	67-68-5
IUPAC name	methylsulfinylmethane
Molecular formula	C₂H₆OS
Molecular weight	78.14 g/mol
Exact mass	78.0139
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	IAZDPXIOMUYVGZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CS(=O)C
PubChem CID	679

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	36.3 Å²
Synonyms	1,1′-Sulfinylbis[methane], Demasorb, Demavet, Demeso, Demsodrox, Sulfinylbismethane, Syntexan, Methyl sulfoxide, Dimethyl sulphoxide, Dimethylsulfoxide, Methane, sulfinylbis-, Dromisol

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 67-68-5

Synthesis

Dimethyl sulphoxide, 98%

CAS: 67-68-5
Formula: C₂H₆OS
MW: 78.14 g/mol

VQ-002001

ACS

Dimethyl sulphoxide, ACS reagent, ≥99.9%

CAS: 67-68-5
Formula: C₂H₆OS
MW: 78.14 g/mol

VQ-001793

Dimethyl sulphoxide, anhydrous, 99.9%

CAS: 67-68-5
Formula: C₂H₆OS
MW: 78.14 g/mol

VQ-001909

AR / GC

Dimethyl sulphoxide, AR, for GC >99.5%

CAS: 67-68-5
Formula: C₂H₆OS
MW: 78.14 g/mol

VQ-045894

AR / Dry

Dimethyl sulphoxide, AR, specially dried ≥99.5%

CAS: 67-68-5
Formula: C₂H₆OS
MW: 78.14 g/mol

VQ-045589

BP/USP/EP / Cell Cult…

Dimethyl sulphoxide, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested

CAS: 67-68-5
Formula: C₂H₆OS
MW: 78.14 g/mol

VQ-046043

Cell Culture

Dimethyl sulphoxide, for cell culture, 99.5%

CAS: 67-68-5
Formula: C₂H₆OS
MW: 78.14 g/mol

VQ-003176

GC

Dimethyl sulphoxide, for GC ≥99.5%

CAS: 67-68-5
Formula: C₂H₆OS
MW: 78.14 g/mol

VQ-045486

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Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Dimethyl Sulfoxide?

The CAS Registry Number of Dimethyl Sulfoxide is 67-68-5. It is also known as 1,1′-Sulfinylbis[methane], Demasorb, Demavet.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Dimethyl Sulfoxide?

Dimethyl Sulfoxide has the molecular formula C2H6OS and a molecular weight of 78.14 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is methylsulfinylmethane.

Which grade and pack sizes of Dimethyl Sulfoxide can I order?

We supply Dimethyl Sulfoxide in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 250 mg, 500 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Dimethyl Sulfoxide?

Yes. Every lot of Dimethyl Sulfoxide is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Dimethyl Sulfoxide be shipped internationally?

Yes. Dimethyl Sulfoxide is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.