N,N-Dimethylformamide
CAS 68-12-2C3H7NO73.09 g/mol
N,N-dimethylformamide is a member of the class of formamides that is formamide in which the amino hydrogens are replaced by methyl groups. It has a role as a geroprotector, a polar aprotic solvent and a hepatotoxic agent. It is a volatile organic compound and a member of formamides. It is functionally related to a formamide.
IUPAC: N,N-dimethylformamide
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Physical & Chemical Properties
| Melting Point | -78 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 300 to 313 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.95 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Flash Point | 153 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Vapor Pressure | 3.7 mmHg at 77 °F ; 2.7 mmHg at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| pH | pH = 6.7 (0.5 molar solution in water) |
| Appearance | N,n-dimethylformamide appears as a water-white liquid with a faint fishy odor. Flash point 136 °F. Slightly less dense than water. Vapors heavier than air. Toxic by inhalation or skin absorption. May irritate eyes. |
Data: PubChem · Last updated: 4/20/2026
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HS Code(s): 2924
Data: UN Comtrade
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