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N, N-DIMETHYLFORMAMIDE GC Reference Standard

RA003789 CAS 68-12-2

Identity

Product code
RA003789
CAS number
68-12-2
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 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 liquid — —
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm) (20 °C) 1.429 - 1.431 — —
Traceablility Traceable to USP reference Standard — —
Purity Min 99.5 % % GC
Potency Reported on COA — —
Identification Conforms to structure — IR
Identification (1H NMR method) Conforms to structure — —
Identification (GC-MS method) Passes test — —
Colour scale Max 10 APHA APHA —
Residue on evaporation Max 0.0005 % % —
Water Max 0.05 % % KF

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
20 mL RA003789-PK-20ML
100 mL RA003789-PK-100ML