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Organic Chemicals

N, N-Dimethylformamide SPECIALLY DRIED AR

RA000236 CAS 68-12-2

Identity

Product code
RA000236
CAS number
68-12-2
Purity
99.8%
Molecular formula
H.CON(CH3)2
Molecular weight
73.09

Classification

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 liquid — —
Acidity Max 0.0005 meq/g meq/g —
Alkalinity Max 0.0005 meq/g meq/g —
Water Max 0.01 % % —
Purity Min 99.8 % % GC
Identity Conforms — IR
Density (d20°C/4°C) 0.946 - 0.950 — —
Colour scale Max 15 APHA APHA —
Non-volatile matter Max 0.005 % % —
Diethyl amine Max 0.05 % % GC
Dimethyl amine Max 0.05 % % GC
Methanol (GC method, area %) Max 0.05 % % —

Method names in parentheses (for example "GC method") identify the analytical technique applied to that parameter; they are not product grades.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
500 mL RA000236-PK-500ML