Dimethyl Sulfoxide

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - D02.886.640.150

**Synonyms:** - Dimethylsulphoxide - Dimethylsulphinyl - DMSO - Dimethyl Sulphoxide - Dimethylsulfoxide - Sulfinylbis(methane)