DIMETHYL SULPHOXIDE
DIMETHYL SULPHOXIDE GC
Short Name: DIMETHYL SULPHOXIDE
Synonym: DMSO; Methyl Sulfoxide
Basic Details
Article No.
LG1882
Grade
GC
Purity
99.9%
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 odour
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
16.0 -19.0
Auto-ignition temperature [°C]
215.0
Flash point [°C]
87.0
Boiling point [°C]
189.0
Evaporation rate
4.3
Vapour pressure [20°C]
0.55 hPa
Vapour density
2.70 - (Air = 1.0)
Density [g/cm3]
1.1
Solubility in water
Completely miscible
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol /water at 20°C
log Pow: -2.03
Explosion limits -upper [%]
42.0
Explosion limits -lower [%]
3.50
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
A clear colourless liquid
Purity (by GC)
Min 99.9%
Weight/ mL at 20°C
1.099 - 1.101 g
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm)
1.478 – 1.479
Water (by KF)
Max. 0.04%
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols