DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE, MEETS EP, USP TESTI+

Not available outside of the UK & Ireland.

Application

Dimethyl sulfoxide has been used:for the dissolution of tetramethylrhodamine dye, which is used as fluorophore for fluorescence in- situ hybridization (FISH) experimentsas a control in indirect immunofluorescent assay (IFA) of swine testicular (ST) cellsfor the suspension and separation of buccal cellsa polar aprotic solvent used in polymerase chain reactions (PCR) and as a cryoprotectant vitrification agent for the preservation of cells, tissues and organs.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is a low molecular weight, less hydrophilic and a freely permeable cryoprotectant. It is a polar aprotic solvent used in polymerase chain reactions (PCR) and as a cryoprotectant and vitrification agent for the preservation of cells, tissues and organs.

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

Packaging

1 L in glass bottle

500 mL in glass bottle