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D8418

Dimethyl sulfoxide

Molecular Biology

Synonym(s):

Methyl Sulfoxide, Methylsulfinylmethane, Molecular Biology Grade DMSO, DMSO

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2SO
CAS Number:
67-68-5
Molecular Weight:
78.13
UNSPSC Code:
12191502
NACRES:
NA.52
PubChem Substance ID:
24894214
EC Number:
200-664-3
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
506008
MDL number:
MFCD00002089
Grade:
Molecular Biology
Assay:
≥99.9%
Technique(s):
DNA sequencing: suitable
PCR: suitable
transfection: suitable
Bp:
189 °C (lit.)
Vapor pressure:
0.42 mmHg ( 20 °C)

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Product Name

Dimethyl sulfoxide, Molecular Biology

InChI key

IAZDPXIOMUYVGZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

1S/C2H6OS/c1-4(2)3/h1-2H3

SMILES string

CS(C)=O

grade

Molecular Biology

vapor density

2.7 (vs air)

vapor pressure

0.42 mmHg ( 20 °C)

product line

BioReagent

assay

≥99.9%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

573 °F

shelf life

Recommended retest period - 2 years

expl. lim.

42 %, 63 °F

technique(s)

DNA sequencing: suitable
PCR: suitable
transfection: suitable

impurities

≤0.001 meq/g Titratable acid
≤0.1% water (Karl Fischer)

color

colorless

refractive index

n20/D 1.479 (lit.)

bp

189 °C (lit.)

mp

16-19 °C (lit.)

solubility

H2O: miscible (completely)

density

1.10 g/mL (lit.)

absorption

passes test

suitability

suitable for molecular biology

foreign activity

DNase and RNase, none detected

storage temp.

room temp

Quality Level

200

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Application

DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide) is a highly polar, aprotic organic solvent with many applications in organic chemistry and molecular biology. DMSO is routinely used in

  • polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
  • amplification of cDNA libraries
  • DNA sequencing
  • column-loading buffers for poly(A)+ RNA selection
  • buffers for the transformation of competent E. coli
  • transfection protocols.

Dimethyl sulfoxide has been used-

  • as an oligonucleotide solvent in array spotting[1]
  • as a solvent during miRNA microarray analysis and quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR)
  • for cell lysis during MTT (3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide) assay
  • for the preparation of the stock solution during MMP (mitochondrial membrane potential)cytofluorimetric assessment
  • in the storage of human and animal cell lines and bacteriophage λ as a cryoprotective agent.
To prepare a sterile filtered DMSO solution, it is recommended to use a PTFE or nylon membrane. Cellulose acetate membranes are not recommended.

Disclaimer

Supercools easily and remelts slowly at room temperature. Solidified product can be re-liquified by warming to room temperature without detriment to the product.

Features and Benefits

This product is free from DNases, RNases, phosphatases and proteases.

General description

Features and Benefits:

  • Suitable for Molecular Applications
  • Nuclease-Free DMSO
  • DNase-Free, RNase-Free, Protease-Free, Phosphatase-Free
  • Molecular Biology Grade DMSO

Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is a highly polar organic reagent that has exceptional solvent properties for organic and inorganic chemicals.
This product is designated as Molecular Biology grade and is suitable for molecular biology applications. It has been analyzed for the presence of nucleases and proteases.

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Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

188.6 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

87 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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