Introduction

Dimethyl sulfone(MSM) is an organic sulfide with a molecular formula of C2H6O2S, which is a necessary substance for human collagen synthesis. MSM is contained in human skin, hair, nails, bones, muscles and various organs[1]. The human body consumes 0.5 mg of MSM per day, and if it is lacking, it will cause health disorders or diseases. Therefore, it is widely used abroad as a health care drug, and it is the main drug to maintain the balance of biological sulfur in the human body. Dimethyl sulfone is easily soluble in water, ethanol, benzene, methanol and acetone, and slightly soluble in ether and chloroform.

Picture 1 Health supplements about dimethyl sulfone

Synthesis of Dimethyl Sulfone

The production method of dimethyl sulfone is mainly obtained by oxidizing dimethyl sulfoxide with nitric acid, that is, oxidizing dimethyl sulfoxide with nitric acid at 140-145 ° C, cooling it after the reaction, and filtering to obtain white needle-like crystals of crude products. After distillation under reduced pressure, the fraction at 138-145°C (98.42kPa) is collected as the finished product.

Industrial applications of dimethyl sulfone

MSM is used in the industry as high temperature solvent and raw material for organic synthesis, gas chromatography stationary liquid, analytical reagent, food additive and medicine.

Medical applications of dimethyl sulfone

According to foreign reports: MSM can eliminate viruses, strengthen blood circulation, soften tissues, relieve pain, strengthen muscles and bones, calm the spirit, enhance physical strength, and maintain skin and hair beauty[2]. It can also treat arthritis, oral ulcers, asthma, constipation, blood vessels, and remove candida toxins from the gastrointestinal tract. MSM as a nutrient - organic sulfur compounds, can promote the health of skin nails, hair, bones, tendons, and organs, known as "natural beautifying carbon material". In foreign markets, pure MSM is made into 1000mg tablets with a content of 500mg, and vitamin C and myristic acid are compounded to treat arthritis, stomatitis and other drugs.

The arthritis drug is said to be effective in seven days and costs $62 a dose. The medicine used to wash the mold contains MSM 3000mg per dose, taken twice a day, long-term use will make the skin smooth, hair, nails, and growth accelerated, gastrointestinal function enhanced, muscles and bones strong, refreshed, and enhanced resistance to mold, toxins, bacteria and allergies Substance resistance; Yi can help the liver to produce choline. Inhibits the effect of gastric ulcer; eliminates the parasitic ability of parasites in the intestinal tract and enhances the ability of the body to produce insulin. It is known to promote the metabolism of carbohydrates and can promote wound healing. Sulfur, the predominant major component of connective tissue, is water-insoluble fibrin protein in the spine, and acts on the synthesis and activation of the B vitamins thiamine, vitamin C, biotin and acids required for metabolism and neurological health.

Several foreign companies use websites to sell and mail order, and the progress is very fast, so the export volume has increased rapidly in the recent period; there is no mature domestic method and drug for sale, which needs to be researched and developed. There have been some studies showing that dimethyl sulfone, a food-grade ingredient, has skin lightening effects.

Cautions

Store dimethyl sulfone in a cool, dry place away from light. Avoid contact of dimethyl sulfone with skin and eyes. Do not breathe dimethyl sulfone dust.

The future of dimethyl sulfone

Because MSM is a newly discovered human nutrient, it has therapeutic value and health care function for human diseases, and is an essential drug for human survival and health protection. Therefore, it is valued by developed countries and is widely used and sold abroad. The application research of MSM in my country has not been carried out, so the products are exported. my country has a large population and a large country in the production and export of MSM, which provides sufficient raw materials for the production of MSM. Therefore, it provides superior conditions for the production and application development of MSM. The price of MSM per ton in China is about 50,000 yuan, and it is sold in the international market as a health drug for 60-70 US dollars per kilogram. Therefore, MSM is a high-tech product and a fine chemical product with high added value. The products are new, the market potential is great, the benefits are outstanding, and they can be exported to earn foreign exchange, so they have broad prospects for production and application development.

Reference

1 Liu Huifang, Zhou Anguo. Effects of plant extracts, cysteamine and dimethyl sulfone on production performance and slaughter performance of meat ducks. 2008

2 Zhao Benhao, Fang Li. Application of dimethyl sulfone in lithium-ion battery electrolyte. "Battery Industry", 2013