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Is Dimethyl Sulfoxide vegetarian?

Dimethyl Sulfoxide

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Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is an organosulfur compound with the formula (CH3)2SO, produced synthetically. It is a colorless polar aprotic solvent that dissolves both polar and nonpolar compounds and is used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals as a penetration enhancer and solvent.

Also known as Dimethyl Sulfoxide, DMSO
INCI name Dimethyl Sulfoxide
CAS number 67-68-5
EC number 200-664-3
CosIng ID 85731
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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