Dimethyl Formamide

Dimethylformamide is an organic compound with the formula (CH3)2NC(O)H. Commonly abbreviated as DMF (although this initialism is sometimes used for dimethylfuran, or dimethyl fumarate), this colourless liquid is miscible with water and the majority of organic liquids. DMF is a common solvent for chemical reactions. Dimethylformamide is odorless, but technical-grade or degraded samples often have a fishy smell due to impurity of dimethylamine.

Synonyms
N-Formyldimethylamine I DMF
Chemical Formula
C3H7NO
CAS Number
68-12-2

Characteristics

Molar Weight
73.095g/mol
Melting Point
-61 °C
Boiling Point
153 °C
Flash Point
57.7 °C
Density
0.9445
Forms
Liquid (clear)

Uses and Applications

Key applications

  • Dyes
  • Laboratory chemicals
  • Cleaning products
  • Adhesives and Sealants