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dimethyl sulfite

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Dimethyl sulfite is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor. It is synthesized by the reaction of methanol with sulfuryl chloride or sulfur dioxide. Dimethyl sulfite is used as a solvent, a reagent in organic synthesis, and as a precursor to other sulfur-containing compounds. Its importance lies in its versatility as a building block for various chemical reactions, including alkylations and nucleophilic substitutions. Research on dimethyl sulfite is driven by its potential applications in various fields, such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials science. Dimethyl sulfite is known to be a reactive compound, and its effects on human health and the environment are being studied. It is classified as a flammable liquid and should be handled with caution.'

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID69223
CHEBI ID48858
SCHEMBL ID419268
MeSH IDM0255451

Synonyms (42)

Synonym
dimethoxy sulfoxide
nsc41902
nsc-41902
inchi=1/c2h6o3s/c1-4-6(3)5-2/h1-2h
methyl sulfite
dimethyl sulfite
616-42-2
sulfurous acid, dimethyl ester
dimethyl sulfite, 99%
dimethyl sulfite, >=99.5%
ai3-12179
einecs 210-481-0
tl 159
brn 1700256
nsc 41902
sulphurous acid dimethyl ester
CHEBI:48858
dimethyl ester of sulfurous acid
(ch3o)2so
dimethylsulfit
dimethyl sulphite
D0264
sulfurous acid dimethyl ester
A833343
unii-9jfa40s66p
9jfa40s66p ,
4-01-00-01250 (beilstein handbook reference)
FT-0625159
AKOS015852449
methoxysulfinyloxymethane
SCHEMBL419268
dimethylsulphite
dimethylsulfite
DTXSID3060665
mfcd00008415
Q418463
AMY18046
EN300-106065
E78691
BS-43825
CS-0230894
SY051743
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Drug Classes (1)

ClassDescription
sulfite ester
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Research

Studies (6)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (16.67)18.2507
2000's2 (33.33)29.6817
2010's3 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 32.46

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be moderate demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index32.46 (24.57)
Research Supply Index1.95 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.73 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index39.34 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (32.46)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews0 (0.00%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other6 (100.00%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]
SubstanceRelationship StrengthStudiesTrialsClassesRoles
dimethyl sulfoxide
Dimethyl Sulfoxide: A highly polar organic liquid, that is used widely as a chemical solvent. Because of its ability to penetrate biological membranes, it is used as a vehicle for topical application of pharmaceuticals. It is also used to protect tissue during CRYOPRESERVATION. Dimethyl sulfoxide shows a range of pharmacological activity including analgesia and anti-inflammation.. dimethyl sulfoxide : A 2-carbon sulfoxide in which the sulfur atom has two methyl substituents.		2.0810sulfoxide;
volatile organic compound		alkylating agent;
antidote;
Escherichia coli metabolite;
geroprotector;
MRI contrast agent;
non-narcotic analgesic;
polar aprotic solvent;
radical scavenger
sulfites
Sulfites: Inorganic salts of sulfurous acid.. sulfites : Any sulfurous acid derivative that is a salt or an ester of sulfurous acid.. organosulfonate oxoanion : An organic anion obtained by deprotonation of the sufonate group(s) of any organosulfonic acid.. sulfite : A sulfur oxoanion that is the conjugate base of hydrogen sulfite (H2SO3).		2.420divalent inorganic anion;
sulfur oxide;
sulfur oxoanion
dimethyl disulfide
[no description available]		2.0510organic disulfidexenobiotic metabolite
molybdenum
Molybdenum: A metallic element with the atomic symbol Mo, atomic number 42, and atomic weight 95.95. It is an essential trace element, being a component of the enzymes xanthine oxidase, aldehyde oxidase, and nitrate reductase.		2.420chromium group element atommicronutrient
argon
Argon: A noble gas with the atomic symbol Ar, atomic number 18, and atomic weight 39.948. It is used in fluorescent tubes and wherever an inert atmosphere is desired and nitrogen cannot be used.		2.0210monoatomic argon;
noble gas atom;
p-block element atom		food packaging gas;
neuroprotective agent
xenon
Xenon: A noble gas with the atomic symbol Xe, atomic number 54, and atomic weight 131.30. It is found in the earth's atmosphere and has been used as an anesthetic.		2.0210monoatomic xenon;
noble gas atom;
p-block element atom
hydrogen sulfite
[no description available]		210sulfur oxoanionhuman metabolite;
mouse metabolite;
Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite
sulfur
Sulfur: An element that is a member of the chalcogen family. It has an atomic symbol S, atomic number 16, and atomic weight [32.059; 32.076]. It is found in the amino acids cysteine and methionine.		2.4620chalcogen;
nonmetal atom		macronutrient
ConditionIndicatedRelationship StrengthStudiesTrials