N,N-Dimethylformamide, HPLC Grade, 99.7+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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. It is used as a mobile phase in High Performance Liquid Chromatography.

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.

Specifications

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

• Melting Point: -61°C
• Color: Colorless
• Appearance: Colorless liquid
• Density: 0.944 g/cm³ at 20°C
• Boiling Point: 153°C
• Quantity: 4 L
• Flash Point: 57°C (135°F)
• Odor: Amine-like
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Refractive Index: 1.431
• Assay Percent Range: >99.7%
• Vapor Pressure: 3.5 hPa (3mm Hg) at 20°C
• UN Number: 2265
• Beilstein: 605365
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water and most organic solvents.
• Formula Weight: 73.09
• Grade: HPLC
• Chemical Name or Material: N, N-Dimethylformamide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226-H312+H332-H319-H335-H336-H350-H360D
Hazard Statement	Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).
Precautionary Statement	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
DOTInformation	DOT Class: 3; Packing Group: III
EINECSNumber	200-679-5
RTECSNumber	LQ2100000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only