Thursday, June 26, 2008

Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM, or Dimethylsulfone)


Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM, or dimethylsulfone) is an organosulfur compound with the formula (CH3)2SO2. It occurs naturally in some primitive plants and is present in small amounts in many foods and beverages and it is marketed as a dietary supplement, although its benefits are disputed.

Purity and Limit of Dimethyl Sulfoxide ( DMSO) by Gas-Chromatography with FID.

Reference Standard: USP DMSO and MSM RS.
Column: 3m m x 0.5 mm capillary column coated with a 5 um phase G2.
Oven Temp: 120 degree C.
Inlet/ FID temp: 250
degree C.
Inlet Split ratio is 2:1.
He ( carrier gas) = 5 ml/min.
C-Air/H2 = 400:40 ml/min.

Result: MSM Purity is 101.03%, Dimethyl Sulfoxide ( DMSO) is 0.041%, Chromatography purity is 99.91%.

Good to go for Lunch.