DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE
UNII YOW8V9698H

Substance Identification & Data

This profile provides standardized clinical and technical data for Dimethyl Sulfoxide, uniquely identified by the FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) YOW8V9698H.

Technical mappings include the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number 67-68-5 and the RxNorm Concept ID (RxCUI) 3455. Explore the sections below for detailed nomenclature and a complete directory of NDC-listed products containing this ingredient.

FDA UNII Code
YOW8V9698H
CAS Registry Number
67-68-5
RxNorm Concept ID

Detailed Substance Profile

Preferred Name
DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE
Official standardized name for this substance within the FDA UNII nomenclature system.
Molecular Formula
YOW8V9698H
The specific atomic composition represented as a molecular structure string.
InChIKey
C2H6OS
International Chemical Identifier digital signature for unique molecular identification.
SMILES String
IAZDPXIOMUYVGZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Line notation for describing the chemical structure and connectivity of atoms.
NCI Thesaurus
National Cancer Institute reference terminology for clinical and research data.
PubChem CID
Unique identification number in the NCBI database of chemical substances.
INN ID
2023
Sequential identifier assigned via the WHO International Nonproprietary Name program.
Substance Type
chemical
ISO 11238 classification category (e.g., Chemical, Polymer, Protein).
Ingredient Role
[S+]([O-])(C)C

Synonyms and Nomenclature

This section provides a complete list of nomenclature and identifier mappings for Dimethyl Sulfoxide. Identifiers are organized into official regulatory terms, commercial trade names, and technical systematic synonyms used to ensure accurate identification across clinical pharmaceutical databases, regulatory filings, and electronic health records.

FDA Official Name

DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE
DMSO

Common Names & Synonyms

DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE [EP MONOGRAPH]
DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE [GREEN BOOK]
DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE [HSDB]
DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE [II]
DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE [INN]
DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE [JAN]
DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE [MART.]
DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE [MI]
DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE [ORANGE BOOK]
DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE [USAN]
DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE [USP MONOGRAPH]
DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE [USP-RS]
DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE [VANDF]
DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE [WHO-DD]
METHYLSULFINYLMETHANE [FHFI]

Brand / Trade Names

RIMSO-50

Systematic Nomenclature

DIMETHYL SULPHOXIDE
DIMETHYLSULFOXIDE
METHANE, SULFINYLBIS-
METHYL SULFOXIDE
METHYL SULPHOXIDE
METHYLSULFINYLMETHANE

Technical Codes

NSC-763
SQ 9453
SQ-9453

NDC Products Containing DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE

This unique ingredient identifier is listed as an ingredient or substance in the following products in the NDC directory: