DMSO

C₂H₆OS

IUPAC: Dimethyl sulfoxide

CAS: 67-68-5

Descripción general

DMSO is a powerful solvent that can penetrate skin and carry dissolved substances into the bloodstream. It has a characteristic garlic-like taste.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hydrogen H 6 1,0080
Carbon C 2 12,0110
Oxygen O 1 15,9990
Sulfur S 1 32,0600

Composición elemental

H
Hydrogen ×6
7,7%
C
Carbon ×2
30,7%
O
Oxygen ×1
20,5%
S
Sulfur ×1
41,0%

Usos

  • • Cryoprotectant
  • • Pharmaceutical solvent
  • • Anti-inflammatory (veterinary)
  • • PCR reagent

Datos curiosos

  • ✦ DMSO can make you taste garlic within seconds of skin contact — it penetrates that fast

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Rapidly absorbed through skin
  • ⚠ Can carry toxins through skin

Structure

SMILES

CS(=O)C

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
liquid
Masa molar
78,13 g/mol
Densidad
1,1000 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
19,0 °C
Punto de ebullición
189,0 °C
Solubilidad
Miscible

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
78,0139
XLogP
-0,6
TPSA
36,3 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
4
Complexity
29,0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is DMSO?
DMSO (C₂H₆OS) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Dimethyl sulfoxide.
What is the molecular weight of DMSO?
DMSO has a molar mass of 78.13 g/mol.
What state is DMSO at room temperature?
DMSO is a liquid at room temperature.
Is DMSO organic or inorganic?
DMSO is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up DMSO?
DMSO (C₂H₆OS) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O), Sulfur (S).