in commercially important reactions. Using established references from the chemi-
cal literature, our scientists test reaction systems to ascertain the yield, selectivity,
and reaction rates of DMSO versus other solvents.
cases the alcohol itself may be employed as a reaction solvent, but many complex
molecules require alcohols for which this approach is impractical. The alcohol may
be too valuable to use in this manner, or may be a solid under the reaction condi-
tions. When this is the case, DMSO is an excellent solvent choice. It often produces
pany, L.L.C. (GCC) is the
world's leading provider
of Dimethyl Sulfoxide
(DMSO) solutions. Be-
ginning in the early
1960's ,GCC has been
dedicated to the develop-
ment of new uses for
DMSO. In order to meet
customer-specific needs,
GCC has pioneered the
development of multiple
grades of DMSO, includ-
ing DMSO USP.
Gaylord Chemical's solu-
tions-based approach has
contributed to the devel-
opment and growth of
industries including phar-
maceuticals, hydro-
carbons, electronics,
polymers, coatings, agri-
cultural chemicals, and
industrial cleaners.
Gaylord Chemical's head-
quarters are located in
Slidell, Louisiana with
manufacturing, research,
and development facilities
in nearby Bogalusa, Lou-
isiana. GCC remains the
only producer of DMSO in
the Western Hemisphere
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