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General Purpose Solvents

Dimethyl Sulphoxide AR

RA000042 CAS 67-68-5 AR

Dimethyl Sulphoxide AR (CAS 67-68-5) is a AR grade laboratory solvent. Pack sizes: 500 mL, 2.5 L, 25 L. Submit your requirement to request a quotation.

Identity

Product code
RA000042
CAS number
67-68-5
Grade
AR
Purity
99%
Molecular formula
CH 3 SO.CH 3
Molecular weight
78.13

Synonyms: Methyl sulfoxide, DMSO, Sulfinylbis(methane), Dimethyl sulfoxide, Sulfinylbismethane

Classification

Technical Data

Physical state
Liquid
Shelf life
60 Months
HS code
2930.9099

Properties

PropertyValue
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 16 - 19 °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 215°C
Flash point [°C] 87 °C
Boiling point [°C] 189 °C
Vapour pressure [20°C] 0.55 hPa at 20 °C
Density [g/cm3] 1.1 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Completely miscible
Explosion limits - upper [%] 42%
Explosion limits -lower [%] 3.50%

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecification
Appearance A clear colorless liquid
Purity (GC method) Min 99%
Weight/ mL at 20°C 1.099 - 1.101g
Freezing point 18 - 18.4 deg C
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm) 1.478 - 1.479
Water Max 0.1%
Non-volatile matter Max 0.01%
Copper (Cu) Max 0.0001%
Iron (Fe) Max 0.0001%
Lead (Pb) Max 0.0001%
Acidity Max 0.0005 meq/g
Alkalinity Max 0.0002 meq/g

Method names in parentheses (for example "GC method") identify the analytical technique applied to that parameter; they are not product grades. Grade of this product: AR.

9 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
500 mL RA000042-500ML
2.5 L RA000042-2.5L
25 L RA000042-25L