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Dimethyl Formamide
Introduction
Characteristics
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Molar Weight |
73.095g/mol |
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Melting Point |
-61 °C |
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Boiling Point |
153 °C |
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Flash Point |
57.7 °C |
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Density |
0.9445g/m3 |
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Forms |
Liquid (clear) |
Product's Grade
Industrial Grade
≥99.9% purity, ≤0.05% water, ≤0.001% methanol. Used in polyurethanes, synthetic fibres, pharmaceutical intermediates, and general chemical manufacturing.
HPLC/Chromatographic Grade
≥99.9% purity, extremely low absorbance in the UV region, or meets the requirements for chromatographic mobile phases. Used in precision instrumental analysis (e.g., HPLC, spectrophotometric determinations)
Reagent Grade
Typically ≥ 99.5% or 99.8% purity, strict limits on moisture, acidity, and other impurities. Used in chemical analysis and general organic synthesis
Uses and applications
Key applications
- Dyes
- Laboratory chemicals
- Cleaning products
- Adhesives and Sealants
Industries
- Beauty & Personal Care
- Cleaning
- Pharma
- Polymers
- CASE & Construction
- Energy Services
- Water Treatment
- Food & Nutrition
- Rubber
Dimethyl Formamide Used in the Polymer Industry
Dimethylformamide (DMF) is used as a solvent for synthetic fibres such as polyacrylonitrile and polyurethane.
Dimethyl Formamide Used in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Dimethyl formamide is used in the synthesis of over twenty pharmaceutical products, including doxycycline, cortisone, and sulphonamides. It is also employed as a crystallisation solvent for the purification of drugs.
Dimethyl Formamide Used in the Plastic Industry
- Polyurethane (PU) Plastics and Synthetic Leather: Used as an excellent solvent for PU resin pastes in the production of artificial leather, elastomers, and coating materials.
- Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) Plastics and Fibers: Serves as a core solvent in the manufacture of acrylonitrile-based plastics and in wet-spinning fiber production.
- Plastic Film Processing and Casting: Used in film processing and casting film-forming processes for high-performance polymers such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or polyamides.
Dimethyl Formamide Used in the Pesticide Industry
Dimethylformamide (DMF) is mainly used in pesticides as a highly efficient polar reaction solvent and as an organic synthesis intermediate. It also plays a key solubilizing role in the processing of sparingly soluble pesticide technical materials, synergism, and pesticide formulations.
Dimethyl Formamide Used in the Electronics Industry
- Circuit Board Manufacturing and Cleaning: Used for component cleaning in printed circuit board (PCB) production, effectively dissolving and removing residual resins, greases, and various organic contaminants.
- Electronic Component Processing: Used in quenching treatments for tin-plated components, helping to improve surface smoothness and coating adhesion of metal surfaces.
Dimethyl Formamide Used in the Petrochemical Industry
In the petrochemical industry, dimethylformamide (DMF) is primarily used as a highly efficient extractive distillation agent and gas absorbent. Owing to its strong polarity and excellent selective solubility for specific hydrocarbons, it is widely applied in the separation and refining of mixed hydrocarbon streams.
Dimethyl Formamide Used in the Dyes and Coatings Industry
In the dyes and coatings industry, Dimethylformamide serves as a dye solvent, a component in paint strippers, and a solvent for penetrating inks.
Dimethyl Formamide Used in the Laboratory
In analytical chemistry, Dimethylformamide is used as an extraction agent or solvent for the separation and purification of compounds.
