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Organic Chemicals

N,N-Dimethyl Formamide Molecular Biology

RA001290 CAS 68-12-2 Molecular Biology

Identity

Product code
RA001290
CAS number
68-12-2
Grade
Molecular Biology
Purity
99.5%
Molecular formula
H.CON(CH3)2
Molecular weight
73.09

Classification

Applications
Molecular Biology

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 colorless liquid — —
Total Sulphur Max 0.0001 % % —
Total Silicon Max 0.000005 % % —
Water Max 0.05 % % KF
Calcium (Ca) Max 0.00001 % % —
Copper (Cu) Max 0.00005 % % —
Iron (Fe) Max 0.00001 % % —
Potassium (K) Max 0.00005 % % —
Magnesium (Mg) Max 0.00005 % % —
Sodium (Na) Max 0.0002 % % —
Lead (Pb) Max 0.00005 % % —
Purity Min 99.5 % % GC
Zinc (Zn) Max 0.00005 % % —
Boiling Point 153 °C °C —
Density (d20°C/4°C) 0.944 — —
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm) (20 °C) 1.4290 - 1.4310 — —
DNAase/RNAase/Proteases Not detectable — —
Acidity or alkalinity Max 0.0005 meq/g meq/g —
Non-volatile matter Max 0.002 % % —
Total Phosphorus Max 0.00005 % % —

Packaging

Pack size SKU
500 mL RA001290-PK-500ML