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N,N-Dimethylformamide, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A135470D
Description
N, N-Dimethylformamide is commonly used as a solvent. It is used as a reagent in Bouveault aldehyde synthesis and also in Vilsmeier-Haack reaction. It acts as a catalyst in the synthesis of acyl chlorides. It is used for separating and refining crude from olefin gas. DMF along with methylene chloride acts as a remover of varnish or lacquers. It is also used in the manufacture of adhesives, fibers and films.
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ApplicationsN, N-Dimethylformamide is commonly used as a solvent. It is used as a reagent in Bouveault aldehyde synthesis and also in Vilsmeier-Haack reaction. It acts as a catalyst in the synthesis of acyl chlorides. It is used for separating and refining crude from olefin gas. DMF along with methylene chloride acts as a remover of varnish or lacquers. It is also used in the manufacture of adhesives, fibers and films.
Solubility
Miscible with water and most organic solvents.
Notes
Reaction with sodium hydride gives exothermic decomposition at low temperatures. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Specifications
N,N-Dimethylformamide | |
-61°C | |
7 | |
57°C (135°F) | |
C3H7NO | |
MFCD00003284 | |
UN2265 | |
14,3243 | |
Miscible with water and most organic solvents. | |
CN(C)C=O | |
73.10 | |
CHEBI:17741 | |
99% |
68-12-2 | |
0.944 | |
153°C | |
Amine-like | |
1.431 | |
10,000 mL | |
605365 | |
dimethylformamide, dimethyl formamide, n,n-dimethylmethanamide, n-formyldimethylamine, formamide, n,n-dimethyl, dmf, dimethylformamid, dimetilformamide, dwumetyloformamid, dmfa | |
ZMXDDKWLCZADIW-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
N,N-dimethylformamide | |
6228 | |
73.09 |
Chemical Identifiers
68-12-2 | |
73.10 | |
ZMXDDKWLCZADIW-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
6228 | |
N,N-dimethylformamide |
C3H7NO | |
MFCD00003284 | |
dimethylformamide, dimethyl formamide, n,n-dimethylmethanamide, n-formyldimethylamine, formamide, n,n-dimethyl, dmf, dimethylformamid, dimetilformamide, dwumetyloformamid, dmfa | |
CHEBI:17741 | |
CN(C)C=O |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H360-H226-H312-H332-H319
May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Flammable liquid and vapour.
Harmful in contact with skin.
Harmful if inhaled.
Causes serious eye irritation.
P201-P202-P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P271-P280-P281-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P312-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
H226-H312+H332-H319-H335-H336-H350-H360D
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: N,N-DIMETHYLFORMAMIDE
EINECSNumber : 200-679-5
RTECSNumber : LQ2100000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only