Dimethyl Sulfoxide (D.M.S.O)

  Dimethyl sulfoxide, a colorless liquid, is an organosulfur compound. It mixes well with a number of organic solvents and dissolves both polar and non-polar compounds. It leaves a garlic like taste in the mouth, which is a peculiar property of this compound. It has varied applications especially in the field of medicine, as well as in laboratories to cite a few examples.