Dimethyl Sulfoxide

A highly polar organic liquid, that is used widely as a chemical solvent. Because of its ability to penetrate biological membranes, it is used as a vehicle for topical application of pharmaceuticals. It is also used to protect tissue during CRYOPRESERVATION. Dimethyl sulfoxide shows a range of pharmacological activity including analgesia and anti-inflammation.

Year introduced: 1965(1964)

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Tree Number(s): D02.886.640.150

MeSH Unique ID: D004121

Registry Number: YOW8V9698H

Entry Terms:

• Sulfoxide, Dimethyl
• Dimethylsulphinyl
• Sulfinylbis(methane)
• Dimethyl Sulphoxide
• Sulphoxide, Dimethyl
• Dimethylsulfoxide
• Dimethylsulphoxide
• DMSO
• Rheumabene
• Sclerosol
• Rimso 100
• Rimso-50
• Rimso 50
• Rimso50
• Dimexide
• Rimso

Pharmacologic Action:

• Cryoprotective Agents
• Solvents
• Free Radical Scavengers

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Organic Chemicals
Sulfur Compounds
Sulfoxides
Dimethyl Sulfoxide