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N,N-Dimethylformamide, HPLC Grade, 99.7+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
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. It is used as a mobile phase in High Performance Liquid Chromatography.
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Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | °C to 61°C |
Color | Colorless |
Appearance | Colorless liquid |
Density | 0.944 |
Boiling Point | 153°C |
Quantity | 6 x 1 L |
Flash Point | 57°C (135°F) |
Odor | Amine-like |
Physical Form | Liquid |
Refractive Index | 1.431 |
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Safety and Handling
- N,N-Dimethylformamide, HPLC Grade, 99.7+%
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- Reproductive toxicity Category 1B
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H360D-May damage the unborn child.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Dimethylformamide
RUO – Research Use Only
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