Di Methyl Formamide Suppliers & Distributors in Mumbai, India

Di Methyl Formamide

CAS Number: 68‑12‑2

Synonyms: N,N‑Dimethylformamide; DMF; N‑Formyldimethylamine

Chemical Formula :C₃H₇NO

Product Introduction

DMF is a colorless, highly polar aprotic solvent with a faint fishy odor, extensively used in organic synthesis, polymer production, pharmaceuticals, and electronics due to its excellent solvency and high boiling point.

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Physical & Chemical Properties

Property	Value
Appearance	Colorless liquid (hygroscopic)
Odor	Slight ammonia/fishy
Melting Point	–61 °C (~–78 °F)
Boiling Point	153 °C (~307 °F)
Density @ 25 °C	~0.944 g/cm³
Vapor Pressure @ 20 °C	~3 mm Hg (0.4 kPa)
Refractive Index (n₂₀ᴅ)	~1.430
Solubility	Miscible with water, alcohols, ethers, benzene
Molecular Weight	73.09 g/mol
Flash Point	58 °C CC
Explosive Limits	2.2 %–15.2 % LEL–UEL @100 °C
Vapor Density	~2.5× air

Applications

Organic solvent: Ideal for peptides, resins, dyes, and pharmaceuticals.
Polymer & fiber production: Used in acrylics, butadiene, PVC manufacture.
Electrolytes & electronics: Solvent in battery formulations and electronics.
Laboratory reagent:Widely used in chromatography and analytical chemistry.