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N,N-Dimethylformamide, 99%, 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.
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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.
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
Specifications
| Melting Point | -61°C |
| Density | 0.944 |
| pH | 7 |
| Boiling Point | 153°C |
| Flash Point | 57°C (135°F) |
| Odor | Amine-like |
| Refractive Index | 1.431 |
| Quantity | 2500 mL |
| UN Number | UN2265 |
| Beilstein | 605365 |
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Safety and Handling
- N,N-Dimethylformamide
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- Reproductive toxicity Category 1B
- 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.
- 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.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : N,N-Dimethylformamide
RUO – Research Use Only