Reagent Grade
Dimethyl Sulfone
(Methylsulfonylmethane / Sulfonylbismethane / DMSO2)
An extremely stable and non-hazardous solvent
Bergstrom Nutrition manufactures high-purity reagent grade DMSO2 to service the research, industrial and agricultural markets.
Proprietary Process
Bergstrom Nutrition uses a proprietary multi-stage distillation process to purify Dimethyl Sulfone, resulting in an extremely dry and pure form of DMSO2.
Bergstrom products are made exclusively in the USA in a dedicated ISO-registered facility to provide essential traceability.
Technical Data SheetPhysical Properties
DMSO2 is essentially odorless and has an extremely low level of toxicity. It is a white crystalline material at room temperature, making it both easy and safe to handle.
| Typical Physical Properties | |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.1702 g/cc |
| Melting point | 109.5℃ (228℉) |
| Boiling point | 248℃ (478℉) |
| Specific gravity 26℃ | 1.450 - 1.455 |
| Index of refraction (20℃) | 1.4226 |
| Flash point (Cleveland Open Cup) | 143℃ (290℉) |
| Solubility parameter | 14.5 |
| Standard heat of formation | -107.5 kcal/mole |
| Heat of sublimation (25℃) | 18.4 kcal/mole |
| Heat of combustion (25℃) | -428.29 kcal/mole |
| Specific heat (liquid, 121℃) | 0.53 cal/gm/℃ |
| Specific heat (solid, 25℃) | 0/31 cal/gm/℃ |
| Dipole moment (20℃) | 4.25 Debye |
| Viscosity (125℃) | 1.14cp |
Practical Applications
DMSO2 is useful as a solvent in various processes involving PVC and PAN. It is also used as a reagent, catalyst, and precursor material in application areas such as film deposition, pharmaceuticals, industrial production, and many electronic applications such as lithium battery production and LED manufacturing.
Dimethyl Sulfone is also utilized for its sulfur-donating properties in various agricultural applications.
Solubility
DMSO2 is easily soluble in water, alcohol, acetone, methanol, and benzene, and slightly soluble in ether.