DMDS is widely used in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and as a catalyst for refining processes. Its excellent sulfur content makes it an essential intermediate in the synthesis of chemicals like thiol compounds, and it also finds application in the oil and gas industries.
Sulfiding agent in oil refineries
Auxiliary agent in petroleum cracking
Indicator for microbial contamination (along with dimethyl sulfide, an indicator of mold and bacterial contamination in wastewater pipes)
Sulfuring agent to activate hydrotreating catalysts in refinery plants.
Passivation agent to reduce coking in reformer units in olefin and aromatics plants.
Raw material for methane sulfonic acid.