What is dimethyl sulfone? What exactly does it do1. Where does dimethyl sulfone come from? Dimethyl sulfone (DMSO) is an organic compound with the formula (CH3) 2SO, which is derived from the reaction of dimethyl sulfur and sulfur trioxide. It was originally prepared by German chemist Fritz S. Kipping in the 19th century. 2. What does dimethyl sulfone look like? Dimethyl sulfone is a white needle-like crystal sheet. 3. What is the role of dimethyl sulfone? Dimethyl sulfone (DMSO) is a commonly used polar solvent with many applications. DMSO is a strongly polar polar solvent that can dissolve many organic and inorganic compounds. It can be used as a solvent for drugs, natural products, chemicals and biomolecules. DMSO can facilitate the passage of drugs through cell membranes, thereby enhancing drug absorption and bioavailability. Therefore, it is widely used in the field of drug delivery. DMSO has anti-inflammatory effects and can…