N,N-DIMETHYL FORMAMIDE
N,N-DIMETHYL FORMAMIDE Molecular Biology
Short Name: N,N-DIMETHYL FORMAMIDE
Synonym: DMF; Dimethylformamide
Basic Details
Article No.
LG101008
Grade
Molecular Biology
Purity
99.5%
CAS No.
68-12-2
HS Code
2924.2990
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Liquid
Colour
Clear Colorless
Odour
Fishy pungent & amine like
pH value
6.7
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
-61 °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C]
445°C
Flammability (solid, gas)
Flammable
Flash point [°C]
58°C
Boiling point [°C]
153 °C
Evaporation rate
0.17
Vapour pressure [20°C]
2.7 @ 2°C
Vapour density
2.52
Density [g/cm3]
0.949
Solubility in water [% weight]
Complete
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol /water at 20°C
1.01
Explosion limits -upper [%]
15.20%
Explosion limits -lower [%]
2.20%
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
A clear colorless liquid
Purity (by GC)
Min 99.5%
Boiling Point
153 deg C
Density (d20°C/4°C)
0.944
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm)
1.4305
DNAase/RNAase/Proteases
Not detectable
Acidity or alkalinity
Max 0.0005 meq/g
Non volatile matter
Max 0.002%
Total Phosphorus
Max 0.00005%
Total Sulphur
Max 0.0001%
Total Silicon
Max 0.000005%
Water (by KF)
Max 0.05%
Calcium (Ca)
Max 0.00001%
Copper (Cu)
Max 0.00005%
Iron (Fe)
Max 0.00001%
Potassium (K)
Max 0.00005%
Magnesium (Mg)
Max 0.00005%
Sodium (Na)
Max 0.0002%
Lead (Pb)
Max 0.00005%
Zinc (Zn)
Max 0.00005%
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols
Symbol
GHS02, GHS07, GHS08
Signal Word
Danger
UN No.
2265
IMCO Class No.
3
Packing Group
III
Hazardous Statement
H226-H312-H319-H332-H360D
Precaution Statement
P201-P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P308 + P313