Product Description:
N,N-Dimethylformamide is a colorless, high-boiling liquid that is miscible with water and most organic solvents; widely used as a solvent in chemical reactions.
Applications & Uses:
CAS#:
68-12-2
SYNONYM:
DMF;Dimethylformamide;N,N-Dimethylmethanamide
FORMULA:
C3H7NO
PRODUCT TYPE:
HAZARD:
Flammable
CATEGORIES:
Solvents
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Organic Intermediate
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Raw Material
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Research and Development
Technical Specifications
Appearance :
colorless liquid
Boiling Point, °C :
153
Density, g/cm3 :
0.944
Flash Point, °C :
58
Melting point, °C :
-61
Molecular weight, g/mol :
73.09
Odor :
fishy
Refractive index, n20/D :
1.4275
N,N-Dimethylformamide is a versatile, colorless organic solvent with a high boiling point and excellent solvency properties. Featuring a unique chemical composition, it is composed primarily of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen elements, resulting in its efficient polar aprotic nature. This compound is extensively used across various industries due to its ability to dissolve both polar and nonpolar compounds, making it an ideal choice for applications in the production of synthetic fibers, plastics, and films. In the pharmaceutical sector, N,N-Dimethylformamide serves as a critical reaction medium for peptide coupling and synthesis. Additionally, it finds application in the manufacture and processing of adhesives, coatings, and films. Its robust solvent properties, coupled with its compatibility with a wide range of chemical reactions, make N,N-Dimethylformamide an indispensable component in laboratories and industrial settings worldwide.