Dimethylformamide (DMF)

CAS Number 68-12-2
Formula C3H7NO or HCON(CH3)2

Dimethylformamide appears as a water-white liquid with a faint fishy odor having chemical formula HCON(CH3)2. It is widely used in industries as a solvent, an additive, or an intermediate because of its extensive miscibility with water and most common organic solvents.

SPECIFICATION
Appearance Clear Liquid
Color (APHA) 3.0 APHA
pH at 25C in 20% solution 7.0
Conductivity in 20% water @ 250C 0.80
Dimethyl Formamide Content 99.98 wt %
Water Content 0.005 wt %
Methanol Content < 0.001 wt %
Acidity as Formic Acid (mg/kg) 4.0
Base as DMA (mg/kg) 1.0
Iron ppm 0.010

MAJOR USE: In production of acrylic fibers and plastics, used as a solvent in peptide coupling, in the development and production of pesticides, and in the manufacture of adhesives, synthetic leathers, fibers, films, and surface coatings.