what is this?
2007-04-23 13:57:02 · 2 answers · asked by a d 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is an organic solvent. It has many properties. It was once used in drug systems where the drug would be dissolved in DMSO and then applied on a patch to the skin. This was due to that DMSO could be absorbed through the skin with any dissolved compounds in it. Patients often noticed that they would taste something in there mouth then using his method. It is not used as much nowadays as DMSO is found to be dangerous to health in some cases.
One of the main uses is its use as a reaction solvent in organic systems, due to is high boiling point and its ability to dissolve organic compounds. It is specially used then you need higher temperatures to kick start a reaction.
Another use is in NMR studies were deuterated DMSO or d-6 DMSO is used. With the hydrogen being replaced with deaturium they do not show up on a proton NMR spectra. It is the second mostly commonly use solvent for this purpose then compounds don't dissolved in deuterated chloroform.
2007-04-23 14:02:13 · answer #1 · answered by Mr Hex Vision 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a nontoxic liquid absorbed through the skin. Some persons think that it is a miracle drug of sorts that has never been approved by the Food & Drug Administration because of a conspiracy. Google it, and you will find that a miraculous new drug has been overlooked, or not.
2007-04-23 21:03:38 · answer #2 · answered by steve_geo1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋