Product Guide
Dimethyl sulfoxide
A polar organic solvent for sample dissolution and analytical preparation. Analytical, chromatographic and biochemical grades have different impurity requirements. Selection for cell-related research requires validated compatibility and is not a clinical-use recommendation.
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Applications and workflows
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- Sample dissolution, extraction and analytical preparation
- Chromatographic method development and quality control
- Biochemical assays and defined research formulations
Technical selection criteria
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- Water content and moisture-sensitive packaging
- UV background, detector compatibility and residue limits
- Assay, impurity limits and analytical grade
- Compatibility with the full formulation and process
Also known as: DMSO, Methyl sulfoxide, Dimethyl sulphoxide. These names identify the product family; grade, concentration and supplied form must be checked separately.
Variants and compatibility
Chemical purity, water content, viscosity and application-specific impurity limits distinguish supplied grades. A generic liquid name neither specifies chromatographic suitability nor grants pharmaceutical, food or clinical approval.
Documentation and delivery
Request the current safety data sheet and a specification or batch analysis appropriate to the intended grade. Confirm identity and impurities before substituting a salt, hydrate or grade. Transport status must be assessed for the supplied form and quantity.
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Further reading
HPLC Grade vs LC-MS Grade Solvents: How to Choose the Right Purity
A practical guide to selecting solvent quality for HPLC, UHPLC and LC-MS methods without relying on the grade name alone.
SDS vs TDS vs CoA: Which Document Do You Need When Purchasing Chemicals?
Learn the difference between an SDS, TDS and CoA, when each document should be requested, and which checks help professional buyers avoid documentation gaps.
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