Dimethylformamide
C₃H₇NOCite "Dimethylformamide"
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IUPAC: N,N-Dimethylformamide
CAS: 68-12-2
Overview
DMF is a polar aprotic solvent that dissolves a wide variety of organic and inorganic compounds. It is one of the most versatile solvents in organic chemistry, particularly for reactions involving nucleophilic substitution. It is the preferred solvent for many polymerization reactions.
Composition
Uses
- • Organic chemistry solvent
- • Polyurethane and acrylic fiber production
- • Pharmaceutical manufacturing
- • Electronics cleaning
Fun Facts
- ✦ One of the 'universal solvents' of organic chemistry, dissolving nearly everything organic
Safety
- ⚠ Toxic (liver damage)
- ⚠ Absorbed through skin
- ⚠ Reproductive toxin
- ⚠ IARC Group 2A probable carcinogen
Structure
SMILES
CN(C)C=O
Properties
- Type
- organic
- State
- liquid
- Molar Mass
- 73.10 g/mol
- Density
- 0.9440 g/cm³
- Melting Point
- -60.5 °C
- Boiling Point
- 153.0 °C
- Solubility
- miscible
Molecular Descriptors
- Exact Mass
- 73.0528
- XLogP
- -1.0
- TPSA
- 20.3 Ų
- H-Bond Donors
- 0
- H-Bond Acceptors
- 1
- Rotatable Bonds
- 0
- Heavy Atoms
- 5
- Complexity
- 33.0
Also Known As
DMF
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dimethylformamide?
Dimethylformamide (C₃H₇NO) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name N,N-Dimethylformamide.
What is the molecular weight of Dimethylformamide?
Dimethylformamide has a molar mass of 73.095 g/mol.
What state is Dimethylformamide at room temperature?
Dimethylformamide is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Dimethylformamide organic or inorganic?
Dimethylformamide is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Dimethylformamide?
Dimethylformamide (C₃H₇NO) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).