Dimethylformamide

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Dimethylformamide is an organic compound with the formula (CH3)2NC(O)H.

Properties

Chemical

Physical

Dimethylformamide is an odorless, colourless liquid, miscible with water and most organic liquids. Technical grade or degraded samples often have a fishy smell due to impurities, such as dimethylamine.

Availability

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Preparation

Dimethylformamide can be synthesized from methyl formate and dimethylamine or by reaction of dimethylamine with carbon monoxide.

Projects

  • Acyl halide synthesis

Handling

Safety

DMF has been linked to cancer in humans, and it is thought to cause birth defects.

Storage

Disposal

References

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