Description General description Dimethyl sulfoxide is an amphipathic molecule, soluble in both aqueous and organic solvents. It is commonly used as an aprotic solvent and also as a reagent in organic synthesis. Application DMSO has been used as a medium to prepare a chemiluminescence reagent that can be a substitute to commercially-available enhanced chemiluminescence kits for use in immunoblotting technique. Packaging 1, 6×1, 2.5, 4 L in glass bottle Note: D5879-1L in glass bottle /D5879-1L-D in poly bottle. 100, 500 mL in glass bottle 5, 10 L in poly drum Biochem/physiol Actions DMSO is a highly polar substance that can be used as an industrial solvent for organic and inorganic chemicals. It is also used as a protectant during cold storage of living cells. It is also useful for the oxidation of thiols and disulfides to sulfonic acids. Caution Supercools easily and remelts slowly at room temperature. Solidified product can be re-liquified by warming to room temperature without detriment to the product. Other Notes For information on dimethyl sulfoxide miscibility, please visit the following link: Dimethyl Sulfoxide Miscibility/Immiscibility Table Legal Information ReagentPlus is a registered trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC