| Formula / Notation | C3H7NO |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 68-12-2 |
| Molecular Weight | 73.09 |
| Melting Point | -78 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 300 to 313 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.95 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | N,n-dimethylformamide appears as a water-white liquid with a faint fishy odor. Flash point 136 °F. Slightly less dense than water. Vapors heavier than air. Toxic by inhalation or skin absorption. ... |
| Also Known As | N,N-dimethylformamide; N,N-DIMETHYLFORMAMIDE; 68-12-2; Dimethyl formamide; N-Formyldimethylamine; Formamide, N,N-dimethyl-; Dimethylformamid; DMFA; N,N-Dimethyl formamide; Formyldimethylamine |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Dimethylformamide?
N,N-Dimethylformamide can cause cancer according to California Labor Code and the World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: N,N-dimethylformamide
Other Names / Synonyms: N,N-dimethylformamide; N,N-DIMETHYLFORMAMIDE; 68-12-2; Dimethyl formamide; N-Formyldimethylamine; Formamide, N,N-dimethyl-; Dimethylformamid; DMFA; N,N-Dimethyl formamide; Formyldimethylamine
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -78 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 300 to 313 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.95 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Molecular Weight | 73.09 |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | N,n-dimethylformamide appears as a water-white liquid with a faint fishy odor. Flash point 136 °F. Slightly less dense than water. Vapors heavier than air. Toxic by inhalation or skin absorption. ... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
N,N-Dimethylformamide can cause cancer according to California Labor Code and the World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for Dimethylformamide is: C3H7NO