Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) is a chemical. It is available as a prescription medicine and also as a dietary supplement. It can be taken by mouth, applied to the skin (used topically), or injected into the veins (used intravenously or by IV).
DMSO is used for bladderinflammation (interstitial cystitis), limb pain that usually occurs after an injury (complex regional pain syndrome), and leakage of intravenous (IV) drug from the vein into surrounding skin and tissue (extravasation).
Used for aromatic extraction, resin and dye reaction medium, acrylic polymerization, wire drawing solvent, etc
Can be used as organic solvent, reaction medium and organic synthesis intermediates. Extremely versatile.
Used as an analytical reagent and a stationary solution for gas chromatography, also used as a solvent in ultraviolet spectrum analysis.
Use for antifreezing agent.
DMSO is also a osmotic protective agent that can reduce the freezing point of cells, reduce the formation of ice crystals, the damage of free radicals to cells, and change the permeability of biofilms to electrolytes, drugs, poisons and metabolites.