This Dimethyl Sulphoxide (DMSO), available in a 25 liter plastic container, falls under the category of General Reagents. It is a sulphoxide with the molecular formula C2H6OS and a Molecular Weight of 78.14 g/mol. According to its IUPAC name, methylsulfinylmethane, it has an InChI of InChI=1S/C2H6OS/c1-4(2)3/h1-2H3 and an InChIKey of IAZDPXIOMUYVGZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Its SMILES notation is CS(=O)C. This substance belongs to the group of Sulphoxides and sulphones. The Boiling Point of this reagent is 372°F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992), and it melts at 65

• CAS Number: 67-68-5
• Molecular Formula: C2H6OS
• Molecular Weight: 78.14
• Exact Mass: 78.01393598
• Boiling Point: 372 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
• Melting Point: 65.3 °F (NTP, 1992)
• Vapour Density: 2.71 (NTP, 1992) - Heavier than air; will sink (Relative to Air)
• GHS Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements:
• H315 (28.4%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H227: Combustible liquid [Warning Flammable liquids]