DIMETHYL SULPHOXIDE
DIMETHYL SULPHOXIDE AR
Short Name: DIMETHYL SULPHOXIDE
Synonym: Methyl sulfoxide; DMSO; Sulfinylbis(methane); Dimethyl sulfoxide; Sulfinylbismethane
Basic Details
Article No.
LG1877
Grade
AR
Purity
99%
CAS No.
67-68-5
HS Code
2930.9099
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Liquid
Colour
Clear Colorless
Odour
Garlic-like odor
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
16 - 19 °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C]
215°C
Flash point [°C]
87 °C
Boiling point [°C]
189 °C
Evaporation rate
4.3
Vapour pressure [20°C]
0.55 hPa at 20 °C
Vapour density
2.7
Density [g/cm3]
1.1 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight]
Completely miscible
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol /water at 20°C
-2.03
Explosion limits -upper [%]
42%
Explosion limits -lower [%]
3.50%
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
A clear colorless liquid
Purity (by GC)
Min 99%
Weight/ mL at 20°C
1.099 - 1.101g
Freezing point
18 - 18.4 deg C
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm)
1.478 - 1.479
Water (H2O)
Max 0.1%
Non volatile matter
Max 0.01%
Copper (Cu)
Max 0.0001%
Iron (Fe)
Max 0.0001%
Lead (Pb)
Max 0.0001%
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols