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N,N-Dimethylformamide, ACS, 99.8+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
N, N-Dimethylformamide is commonly used as a solvent. It is used as a reagent in Bouveault aldehyde synthesis and also in Vilsmeier-Haack reaction. It acts as a catalyst in the synthesis of acyl chlorides. It is used for separating and refining crude from olefin gas. DMF along with methylene chloride acts as a remover of varnish or lacquers. It is also used in the manufacture of adhesives, fibers and films.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
pH
7
Melting Point
-61°C
Density
0.944
Boiling Point
153°C
Quantity
4 x 4 L
Flash Point
57°C (135°F)
Odor
Amine-like
Refractive Index
1.431
UN Number
UN2265
Beilstein
605365
Hazard Category
H226-H312+H332-H319-H335-H336-H350-H360D
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H360-H226-H312-H332-H319;
May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Flammable liquid and vapor.
Harmful in contact with skin.
Harmful if inhaled.
Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement
P201-P202-P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P271-P280-P281-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P312-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation
Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: N,N-DIMETHYLFORMAMIDE
EINECSNumber
200-679-5
RTECSNumber
LQ2100000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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