DMSO/ DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE

DMSO is Dimethyl Disulfoxide as a safety solvent with properties as follows : > Toxicity: virtually non-toxic > High polarity and dialectric constant > Excellent thermal stability when heated to 150° C for 24 hours, less than 0.1% assay loss > Safety: low vapor tension and high flash-point > Recyclable: DMSO can usually be recovered and regenerated efficiently and economically > Compared to similar solvents, DMSO leads to an increase in reaction rates, higher selectivity and yields and the ability to work at lower temperatures. Markets and Applications > Fine chemical organic synthesis: reaction medium > Agrochemicals & coating: reaction solvents & formulations > Paint stripping, cleaning and extraction: solvents > Electronics: stripping or cleaning solvents, rinsing agents for semiconductors and LCDs > Synthesis of polymers ( such as Polyacrylonitrile, Polyvinylacetate and others) : polymers