Dimethyl Sulfone

In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0000067-71-0

Chemical Formula

C2-H6-O2-S

Molecular Weight

94

Therapeutic Category

Anti-inflammatory agent

Chemical Names

Methane, 1,1'-sulfonylbis-

Sulfonylbismethane

Foreign Name

• Dimethyl sulfon (German)

Generic Names

• CCRIS 2938 (IS)
• DMSO₂ (IS)
• Methyl Sulphone (IS)
• Methylsulfonylmethane (IS)
• MSM (IS)
• NSC 63345 (IS)

Brand Name

• Transam (veterinary use)
  Nature Vet, Australia

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