Dimethyl Sulfoxide
Synonyms
DMSO
Dimethyl Sulphoxide
Dimethylsulfoxide
Dimethylsulphinyl
Dimethylsulphoxide
Dimexide
Methane, sulfinylbis-
Rheumabene
Rimso
Rimso 100
Rimso 50
Rimso-50
Rimso50
Sclerosol
Sulfinylbis(methane)
Sulfoxide, Dimethyl
Sulphoxide, Dimethyl
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.