Synonym: DMSO, Methyl sulfoxide
CAS Number 67-68-5
Linear Formula (CH3)2SO
Molecular Weight 78.13
Beilstein Registry Number 506008
EC Number 200-664-3
MDL number MFCD00002089
PubChem Substance ID 24893688
Popular Documents: FTNMR (PDF)
| Related Categories | Apoptosis and Cell Cycle, Cell Biology, Cell Culture, Cell Freezing Media and Reagents, Cell Signaling and Neuroscience, |
| Quality Level | GMP |
| grade | Biotechnology Performance Certified |
| vapor density | 2.7 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 0.42 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
| sterility | sterile-filtered |
| assay | (USP XXIV) |
| autoignition temp. | 573 °F |
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Human and animal cell lines grown in culture are generally stored frozen. Freezing protects the cell line from changes due to genetic drift and minimizes risk of contamination. Liquid nitrogen used in conjunction with a cryoprotective agent such as DMSO is a widely used method for preserving cells. Without the presence of a cryoprotective agent, freezing is lethal to most mammalian cells. Damage is caused by mechanical injury by ice crystals, concentration of electrolytes, pH changes, and denaturation of proteins. These lethal effects are minimized by adding a cryoprotective agent which lowers the freezing point and allows for a slower cooling rate. BPC-tested DMSO also meets the requirements of biotechnology and tissue engineering applications.
Supercools easily and remelts slowly at room temperature. Solidified product can be re-liquified by warming to room temperature without detriment to the product.
Ready-to-use sterile filtered product conveniently packaged septum screw-capped amber bottles. Meets USP and EP testing requirements
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