Dimethyl sulphoxide, for molecular biology, 9… 67-68-5

Name: Dimethyl sulphoxide, for molecular biology, 99.9%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-001859

About Dimethyl sulphoxide, for molecular biology, 99.9%

Dimethyl sulphoxide (CAS 67-68-5) is a specialty grade solvent offered by Vaqora Chemicals in Molecular Biology grade with a typical assay of 99.9%. Its molecular formula is C2H6OS and its molecular weight is 78.14 g/mol. Systematically, it is named methylsulfinylmethane. It is also known as DMSO or Dimethyl sulfoxide.

In its supplied form it is a colourless liquid. Literature values give a boiling point of 1890 °C and a density of 1.1004 g cm3. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from sources of ignition, with the container tightly sealed. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 3 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is commonly used for nucleic acid extraction, molecular biology workflows, protein precipitation and buffer preparation. It is used across academic and industrial research, pharmaceutical manufacturing and polymers and plastics.

We offer Dimethyl sulphoxide in 100 mL, 500 mL, 5 kg and 4 x 25 kg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Nucleic acid extraction
Molecular biology workflows
Protein precipitation
Buffer preparation

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Dimethyl sulphoxide, for molecular biology, 99.9%
Catalogue No.	VQ-001859
CAS Number	67-68-5
IUPAC name	methylsulfinylmethane
Molecular formula	C₂H₆OS
Molecular weight	78.14 g/mol
Exact mass	78.0139
Grade	Molecular Biology
Purity / assay	99.9%
HSN code	29309060
InChIKey	IAZDPXIOMUYVGZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CS(=O)C
PubChem CID	679

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Colourless liquid
Boiling point	1890 °C
Density	1.1004 g cm3
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	36.3 Å²
Synonyms	DMSO, Dimethyl sulfoxide, Methyl sulfoxide, Dimethylsulfoxide, sulfinylbismethane, Methane, sulfinylbis-, Dromisol, Dimexide, Dimethyl sulfur oxide, Dipirartril-tropico, Gamasol 90, Sulfinylbis(methane)

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

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Reference Standard

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Formula: C₂H₆OS
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Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Dimethyl sulphoxide, for molecular biology, 99.9%?

The CAS Registry Number of Dimethyl sulphoxide, for molecular biology, 99.9% is 67-68-5. It is also known as DMSO, Dimethyl sulfoxide, Methyl sulfoxide.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Dimethyl sulphoxide, for molecular biology, 99.9%?

Dimethyl sulphoxide, for molecular biology, 99.9% 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 sulphoxide, for molecular biology, 99.9% can I order?

We supply Dimethyl sulphoxide, for molecular biology, 99.9% in Molecular Biology (99.9%) grade, in 100 mL, 500 mL, 5 kg, 4 x 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Dimethyl sulphoxide, for molecular biology, 99.9%?

Yes. Every lot of Dimethyl sulphoxide, for molecular biology, 99.9% 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 sulphoxide, for molecular biology, 99.9% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Dimethyl sulphoxide, for molecular biology, 99.9% 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.