Dimethyl Sulfoxide
CAS No. 67-68-5
(Methanesulfinyl)methane
C2H6OS · MW 78.13
Dimethyl Sulfoxide (CAS 67-68-5) is a organic compounds building block with the molecular formula C2H6OS and a molecular weight of 78.13 g/mol. It is supplied for pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, custom synthesis programmes and analytical research, with documentation and quality data available on request.
Chemical Structure
Quick Chemical Facts
CAS Number
67-68-5
Chemical Name
Dimethyl Sulfoxide
IUPAC Name
(Methanesulfinyl)methane
Molecular Formula
C2H6OS
Molecular Weight
78.13 g/mol
Category
Organic Compounds
Dimethyl Sulfoxide structure
- SMILES
- CS(C)=O
About Dimethyl Sulfoxide
Dimethyl Sulfoxide (CAS 67-68-5) is a organic compounds building block with the molecular formula C2H6OS and a molecular weight of 78.13 g/mol. It is supplied for pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, custom synthesis programmes and analytical research, with documentation and quality data available on request.
Chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C2H6OS |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 78.13 g/mol |
Chemical Identifiers
| CAS Number | 67-68-5 |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Dimethyl Sulfoxide |
| IUPAC Name | (Methanesulfinyl)methane |
| SMILES | CS(C)=O |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
Synonyms
- DMSO
Applications — Dimethyl Sulfoxide
Pharmaceutical Applications
Used as an intermediate or reagent in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug intermediates where Dimethyl Sulfoxide is required at controlled purity.
Laboratory Applications
Applied in medicinal chemistry, route scouting and analytical reference work at gram to kilogram scale.
Industrial Applications
Employed in fine chemical and specialty manufacturing processes that consume Dimethyl Sulfoxide as a raw material.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dimethyl Sulfoxide?
Dimethyl Sulfoxide (CAS 67-68-5) is a organic compounds building block with the molecular formula C2H6OS and a molecular weight of 78.13 g/mol. It is supplied for pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, custom synthesis programmes and analytical research, with documentation and quality data available on request.
What is the CAS number of Dimethyl Sulfoxide?
The CAS number of Dimethyl Sulfoxide is 67-68-5.
What is the molecular formula of Dimethyl Sulfoxide?
The molecular formula of Dimethyl Sulfoxide is C2H6OS.
What is the molecular weight of Dimethyl Sulfoxide?
The molecular weight of Dimethyl Sulfoxide is 78.13 g/mol.
What is Dimethyl Sulfoxide used for?
Used as an intermediate or reagent in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug intermediates where Dimethyl Sulfoxide is required at controlled purity. Applied in medicinal chemistry, route scouting and analytical reference work at gram to kilogram scale. Employed in fine chemical and specialty manufacturing processes that consume Dimethyl Sulfoxide as a raw material.
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