A highly polar organic liquid, that is used widely as a chemical solvent. Because of its ability to penetrate biological membranes, it is used as a vehicle for topical application of pharmaceuticals. It is also used to protect tissue during CRYOPRESERVATION. Dimethyl sulfoxide shows a range of pharmacological activity including analgesia and anti-inflammation.
Also Known As:
DMSO; Dimethylsulfoxide; Sclerosol; Dimethyl Sulphoxide; Dimethylsulphinyl; Dimethylsulphoxide; Dimexide; Rheumabene; Rimso; Rimso 100; Rimso-50; Sulfinylbis(methane); Rimso 50; Rimso50; Sulfoxide, Dimethyl; Sulphoxide, Dimethyl; Methane, sulfinylbis-