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Dimethylformamide

Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.

Molecular structure for Dimethylformamide

Chemical identity

English nameDimethylformamide
English synonymsDMF;N,N-Dimethylformamide;Formic acid dimethylamide
Chinese name二甲基甲酰胺
Chinese synonymsDMF;N,N-二甲基甲酰胺;甲酰二甲胺
Chemical categorySolvents
CAS No.68-12-2
EINECS No.200-679-5
Molecular formulaC3H7NO
Molecular weight73.09
PubChem structure images are reference depictions, not proof of composition, purity, grade, or regulatory status. Mixtures and polymers may not have a single representative structure.

Technical indicators

Purity ≥99.9%; water ≤0.1%; acidity (as formic acid) ≤0.01%; color (Pt-Co) ≤10; dimethylamine ≤0.01%

Performance characteristics

Colorless transparent liquid, highly polar aprotic solvent, miscible with water and most organic solvents

Application scenarios

Polyurethane synthesis, acrylic fiber spinning solvent, pharmaceutical solvent, pesticide solvent, electronic chemicals