Description
DMF; Dimethylformamide
| CAS | 68-12-2 |
| Molecular Formula | H.CON(CH3)2 |
| Molecular Weight | 73.09 |
| Shelf Life | 60 Months |
| 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% | ||
| Specifications | |||
| Appearance | A clear colorless liquid | Assay (Gc Area %) | Min 99.5% |
| Boiling Point | 153 deg C | Density (D20°C/4°C) | 0.944 |
| Melting Point | -60 deg C | 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% | ||
| Dangerous Goods Information | |||
| UN Number | 2265 | DG Class | 3 |
| Safety Information & Hazard Symbols | |
| Symbol | GHS02, GHS07, GHS08 |
| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statement | H226-H312-H319-H332-H360D |
| Precaution Statement | P201-P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P308 + P313 |















