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N,N-Dimethylformamide, ACS, 99.8+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11490211
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500 mL
1 L
4 x 1 L
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Description

A solvent For Chromogenic Substrates

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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Maximum level of impurities
  • Appearance Clear
  • Color (APHA) 15
  • Evaporation residue 0.005%
  • Titratable base 0.003meq/g
  • Titratable acid 0.0005meq/g
  • H2O 0.15%
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 68-12-2
Molecular Formula C3H7NO
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 73.10
MDL Number MFCD00003284
InChI Key ZMXDDKWLCZADIW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym dimethylformamide, dimethyl formamide, n,n-dimethylmethanamide, n-formyldimethylamine, formamide, n,n-dimethyl, dmf, dimethylformamid, dimetilformamide, dwumetyloformamid, dmfa
PubChem CID 6228
ChEBI CHEBI:17741
IUPAC Name N,N-dimethylformamide
SMILES CN(C)C=O

Specifications

Melting Point °C to 61°C
Color Colorless
Density 0.944 g/cm3 at 20°C
Boiling Point 153°C
Flash Point 57°C (135°F)
Ignition Point 440°C (824°F)
Assay Percent Range >99.8%
Odor Amine-like
Refractive Index 1.431
Quantity 500 mL
Beilstein 605365
Solubility Information Miscible with water and most organic solvents.
Formula Weight 73.09
Vapor Pressure 3.5 hPa (3mm Hg) at 20°C
Grade ACS
Physical Form Liquid
Chemical Name or Material N, N-Dimethylformamide, For analysis ACS
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • N,N-Dimethylformamide
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 4
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
  • Flammable liquid Category 3
  • Reproductive toxicity Category 1B
 Hazard Statement
  • H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
  • H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H332-Harmful if inhaled.
  • H360D-May damage the unborn child.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
  • P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Dimethylformamide

RUO – Research Use Only

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