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Organic Chemicals

N, N-Dimethylformamide For Synthesis

RA000234 CAS 68-12-2 For Synthesis

Identity

Product code
RA000234
CAS number
68-12-2
Grade
For Synthesis
Purity
99%
Molecular formula
H.CON(CH3)2
Molecular weight
73.09

Classification

Applications
Organic Synthesis

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Evaporation rate 0.17 —
Vapour pressure [20°C] 2.7 —
Vapour density 2.52 —
Density [g/cm3] 0.949 g/cm3 g/cm3
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 % %
Colour Clear Colorless —
Odour Fishy pungent & amine like —
pH value 6.7 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -61 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 445 °C °C
Flammability (solid, gas) Flammable —
Flash point [°C] 58 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 153 °C °C

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance A clear, colourless to slightly yellow liquid — —
Purity Min 99 % % GC
Weight/ mL (20 °C) 0.947 - 0.949 g g —
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm) (20 °C) 1.4290 - 1.4310 — —
Water Max 0.1 % % —
Acidity or alkalinity Max 0.002 meq/g meq/g —

2 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 L RA000234-PK-25L
500 mL RA000234-PK-500ML
1 L RA000234-PK-1L
200 L RA000234-PK-200L
2.5 L RA000234-PK-2.5L