methyl sulfone

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Methyl sulfone Synonyms: Dimethyl sulfone; MSM; Methyl sulfonyl methane; Methylsulfonylmethane Molecular Structure: Molecular Formula: C2H6O2S Molecular Weight: 94.13 CAS Number: 67-71-0 EINECS: 200-665-9 Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), is an organosulfur compound with the formula (CH3)2SO2. Methyl sulfonyl methane is also known by several other names: DMSO2, MSM, methylsulfonylmethane and methyl sulfone. This colourless solid features the sulfone functional group and is considered relatively inert chemically. Methyl sulfonyl methane occurs naturally in some primitive plants and is present in small amounts in many foods and beverages and Methyl sulfonyl methane is marketed as a dietary supplement, although its benefits are disputed. MSM is promoted as a natural source of sulfur by the supplement and health food industry, suggesting that people are deficient in sulfur intake. However, protein in the diet is an abundant source of sulfur, which is contained in the amino acids methioni