Methylsulfonylmethane

GPTKB entity

Statements (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
dietary supplement
gptkbp:appearance white crystalline solid
gptkbp:aroma odorless
gptkbp:boilingPoint 238 °C
gptkbp:CASNumber 67-71-0
gptkbp:category food supplement
nutraceutical
organosulfur compound
sulfonyl compound
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C2H6O2S
gptkbp:commercial_production from DMSO oxidation
gptkbp:EINECS_number 200-665-9
gptkbp:features generally recognized as safe (GRAS)
gptkbp:firstSynthesized mid-20th century
gptkbp:flavor slightly bitter
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:café
gptkb:milk
animals
humans
fruits
grains
plants
vegetables
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Methylsulfonylmethane
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction unclear
gptkbp:meltingPoint 109 °C
gptkbp:molecularWeight 94.13 g/mol
gptkbp:otherName DMSO2
MSM
dimethyl sulfone
gptkbp:PubChem_CID 6213
CHEBI:57873
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:dimethyl_sulfoxide
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
topical
intravenous (rare)
gptkbp:sideEffect allergic reactions (rare)
mild gastrointestinal symptoms
gptkbp:solubility soluble
gptkbp:sulfurContent 34%
gptkbp:uses dietary supplement
anti-inflammatory
joint health
skin health
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:MS
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4