Dimethyl sulfate is an organic compound with the formula (CH3)2SO4. It is a colorless, flammable liquid that is soluble in water and polar organic solvents. The term 'dimethyl sulfate' is used to refer to the ESTER, which is a type of organic compound formed when an acid reacts with an alcohol. Esters are characterized by the presence of an oxygen atom between two carbon atoms. Dimethyl sulfate can also exist as isomers, which are molecules with the same chemical formula but different structures. Ethers are another type of organic compound, which contain an oxygen atom between two hydrocarbon groups. ALUM is an inorganic compound made up of aluminum, sulfur, and oxygen. ANEMIA is a medical condition caused by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin. Epsom salt is a naturally occurring mineral composed of magnesium sulfate.