The added value of dimethyl sulfone (MSM) products needs to be improved, and the future market development potential is huge.

Dimethyl sulfone (MSM), also known as methylsulfonylmethane, is a sulfur-containing compound. At room temperature, dimethyl sulfone is a white, odorless crystal, easily soluble in water, methanol and ethanol, and slightly soluble in ether. and chloroform, the aqueous solution is neutral. In nature, dimethyl sulfone mainly exists in the ocean, soil, animals and plants, and the human body. In the human body, dimethyl sulfone is an essential substance for collagen synthesis and is widely found in skin, muscles, and bones.

As an organic sulfide, dimethyl sulfone has a wide range of applications. In the fields of medicine and health care, dimethyl sulfone has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immunity-improving effects; in the fields of feed and pet food, dimethyl sulfone is the main donor of organic sulfur in the animal body and has the ability to improve cell activity, Improve hair, prevent diseases, etc. In the field of beauty, dimethyl sulfone has the effects of reducing wrinkles, promoting free radical generation, and maintaining skin. In the chemical industry, dimethyl sulfone can be used as a fixative, analytical reagent, and organic synthesis solvent. .

According to the “2022-2027 China Dimethyl Sulfone (MSM) Industry Market In-depth Research and Development Prospects Forecast Report》shows that dimethyl sulfone is a fine chemical. my country is a major producer and exporter of dimethyl sulfone. While its production capacity meets domestic market demand, it is also exported to overseas markets such as the United States and Europe. At this stage, my country’s dimethyl sulfone suppliers include Hunan Ansen Biotechnology, Hangzhou Dakang New Materials, Hubei Xinxinhe Chemical, Gansu Natural Star Biotechnology, etc. Among them, Hangzhou Dakang New Materials is the largest dimethyl sulfone manufacturer in the world. manufacturer.

Dimethyl sulfone is the main by-product of dimethyl sulfoxide production. That is, dimethyl sulfoxide is oxidized with nitric acid at 140-145°C. After the reaction is completed, the crude product of white needle-like crystals is obtained through cooling, filtration and other processes. After further distillation under reduced pressure, the 138-145°C fraction is collected as the finished product. my country is a major producer and exporter of dimethyl sulfone. However, due to the low yield of the production process, the added value of domestically produced dimethyl sulfone is low, and the products are often sold externally as low-priced raw materials.

In recent years, driven by factors such as the upgrading of dietary consumption, the release of demand for oral beauty products, and the rise of the pet economy, the market demand for dimethyl sulfone has been continuously released. In addition, with the increasingly strict environmental protection supervision and the advancement of production technology, the dimethyl sulfone industry has begun to upgrade in the direction of environmental protection, high-end, and high added value.

Industry analysts said that as a fine chemical product, dimethyl sulfone is used in medical treatment, health products, feed, pet food, beauty, etc. The field has broad application prospects and the future market development potential is huge. my country is a major producer and exporter of dimethyl sulfone. However, due to technical limitations, the added value of domestically produced dimethyl sulfone is low. In the future, the market needs to be upgraded to high-end, high added value, and environmental protection.