N,N-Dimethylformamide
Dimethylformamide (DMF) is a excellent polar aprotic solvent that is miscible with water and with most other organic solvents. It is used in a variety of industrial applications.
DMF is a clear liquid with high boiling point. DMF is considered to be biodegradable, but is toxic by inhalation or skin adsorption. DMF is produced by reaction of dimethylamine and carbon monoxide (single step process).
- Alternate Names: DMF; N-Formyldimethylamine; Dimethyl formamide
- CAS Number: 68-12-2
- Purity: ≥99%
- Molecular Weight: 73.09
- Molecular Formula: C3H7NO
- Application: N,N-Dimethylformamide is a strongly polar organic solvent
Description
Dimethylformamide
Dimethylformamide (CAS 68-12-2), commonly abbreviated as DMF, is a colorless organic solvent and is miscible with water and most other organic liquids. It has the chemical formula (CH3)2NCH.
Property Value
assay (GC): Min. 99.5 %
boiling range: 152 – 154 °C
density (D 20/4): 0.948 – 0.950
refractive index (n 20/D): 1.4290 – 1.4310
non-volatile matter: Max. 5 ppm
water (Karl Fischer): Max. 300 ppm
silver (Ag): Max. 0.02 ppm
aluminium (Al): Max. 0.05 ppm
arsenic (As): Max. 0.01 ppm