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Dimethyl sulfoxide, Bioreagent, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
DMSO is a polar aprotic solvent used in chemical reactions, in polymerase chain reactions and as a cryoprotectant vitrification agent for the preservation of cells, tissues and organs. DMSO is used in cell freezing media to protect cells from ice crystal induced mechanical injury. It is used for frozen storage of primary, sub-cultured, and recombinant heteroploid and hybridoma cell lines, embryonic stem cells and hematopoietic stem cells. DMSO is frequently used in the combinations with BSA or fetal bovine serum.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
DMSO is a polar aprotic solvent used in chemical reactions, in polymerase chain reactions and as a cryoprotectant vitrification agent for the preservation of cells, tissues and organs. DMSO is used in cell freezing media to protect cells from ice crystal induced mechanical injury. It is used for frozen storage of primary, sub-cultured, and recombinant heteroploid and hybridoma cell lines, embryonic stem cells and hematopoietic stem cells. DMSO is frequently used in the combinations with BSA or fetal bovine serum.
Solubility
Soluble in water, methanol, acetone, ether, benzene, chloroform.
Notes
Submicron filtered. Store at Room Temperature (15-30°C), desiccate. Hygroscopic.
Specifications
Melting Point
18.4°C
Color
Colorless
Density
1.101 g/mL
Boiling Point
189°C
Quantity
50 mL
Flash Point
87°C (189°F)
Odor
Mild
Physical Form
Liquid
Refractive Index
1.479
Beilstein
506008
Hazard Category
H227
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H227
Combustible liquid.
Precautionary Statement
P210-P370+P378q-P501c
EINECSNumber
200-664-3
RTECSNumber
PV6210000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon
RUO – Research Use Only
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