Dimethyl Formamide
Product Description
| Product | Dimethyl Formamide |
| CAS | 68-12-2 |
| Formula | HCON(CH3)2 |
| Synonym | Dimethylformamide, DMF, Formamide, N,N-dimethyl- |
Typical Product Specifications
| pH | 6.6-8.0 (20 c, 20 aq.) |
| Insolubility | in aliphatic hydrocarbons |
| Odor | fishy unpleasant odor |
| Refractive Index | 1.423-1.431 |
| Molecular weight | 73.10 |
| Flash Point | 57.7 c |
| Specific gravity | 0.953-0.954 (15.615.6 c) |
| Solubility | water |
| Boiling Point | 152.8 c |
| Chemical Structure | ![]() |
| Notes | Dimethylformamide, aslo known as DMF, is a compound that is primarily used as a low volatility solvent, and also in the prodction of acrylic fibers and plastics. |
| Class | Plastic Additives, Drilling and Completion Fluids, Corrosion Inhibitors, Commercial Chemicals, Drilling Fluid Additives, Industrial Chemicals, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Chemicals |
| Industry | Industrial |

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