Dimethyl Sulfoxide
Dimethyl Sulfoxide
Definition
A highly polar organic liquid that is used widely as a chemical solvent and a free radical scavenger. It shows a range of pharmacological activity including analgesia and anti-inflammation. 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 cells and tissue during cryopreservation and has been used to treat extravasation damage caused by anthracycline-based chemotherapy.
Also known as (DMSO), Demasorb, Demeso, DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE, DMSO, Domoso, Dromisol, SQ 9453, SQ-9453, Sulfinylbismethane — per NCIT