DMSO acts as a versatile solvent for organic synthesis polymer processing pharmaceuticals cryopreservation of cells and drug delivery due to skin penetration enhancement.

Its primary purpose stems from exceptional solvency for polarnonpolar compounds high boiling point and ability to stabilize reactions or act as a reagent in oxidationsswern reactions.

Dimethyl sulfoxide is an amphipathic molecule soluble in both aqueous and organic solvents. It is commonly used as an aprotic solvent and also as a reagent in organic synthesis.