Dimethyl sulfone CAS 67-71-0

What is Dimethyl sulfone CAS 67-71-0?

Dimethyl sulfone (commonly known as MSM or Methanesulfonylmethane) is a naturally occurring, organic sulfur-containing compound found in a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, and animals. It is a normal oxidative metabolite of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and supplies approximately 34% elemental sulfur. Presenting as a white, odorless, slightly bitter-tasting crystalline powder, it is widely recognized as a “naturally beautiful carbon material.” It is essential for the synthesis of human collagen, maintaining biological sulfur balance, and is heavily utilized across the nutritional supplement, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries.

Specifications

Features

• Rich Organic Sulfur Source: Contains 34% elemental sulfur, which is essential for collagen synthesis, biotin activation, and maintaining the body’s fundamental biological sulfur balance.
• Metabolic & Physiological Support: Enhances insulin production, promotes carbohydrate metabolism, and contributes significantly to the neurological health requirements of vitamins B and C.
• Excellent Solvent & Penetrant: Acts as a highly effective penetrant in medical formulations and serves as a premium high-temperature solvent for both inorganic and organic substances.
• Broad Solubility Profile: Freely soluble in water (150 g/L at 20 ºC), ethanol, benzene, methanol, and acetone, making it exceptionally versatile for liquid formulations and industrial extractions.

Applications

• Nutritional Supplements & Healthcare: Widely used as a food and feed additive to supplement organic sulfur in humans, pets, and livestock. It helps relieve pain, treat arthritis and asthma, enhance blood circulation, and clear gastrointestinal toxins.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Incorporated as a premium cosmetic additive for external use to reduce pigmentation, maintain smooth skin, keep muscles supple, and support hair and nail health.
• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Utilized in medicine as a strong analgesic, an agent to promote wound healing, and a highly effective penetrant to enhance the delivery of active pharmaceutical ingredients.
• Industrial Chemistry & Synthesis: Functions as an extraction solvent for separating aromatic compounds (like benzene and toluene) from aliphatic hydrocarbons. It is also used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, a gas chromatography stationary phase, and in the production of agrochemicals and coatings.

Packaging

Mikem offers flexible packaging options, including 25 kg of fiber drums for liquid products and 15–25 kg PP/PE bags for powder products, all customizable to meet your specific needs.