N,N-DIMETHYL FORMAMIDE

N,N-DIMETHYL FORMAMIDE Molecular Biology

DMF; Dimethylformamide

Article No.

03398

Grade

Molecular Biology

Purity

99.5%

CAS No.

68-12-2

Molecular Formula

H.CON(CH₃)₂

Molecular Weight

73.09

H.S. Code

2924.2990

Shelf Life

60 Months

MSDS

Certificate of Analysis (COAs)

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C

Liquid

Colour

Clear Colorless

Odour

Fishy pungent & amine like

pH value

6.7

Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]

-61 °C

Auto-ignition temperature [°C]

445°C

Flammability (solid, gas)

Flammable

Flash point [°C]

58°C

Boiling point [°C]

153 °C

Evaporation rate

0.17

Vapour pressure [20°C]

2.7 @ 2°C

Vapour density

2.52

Density [g/cm3]

0.949

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%

Packings

500 ml (00500)
2500 ml (02500)
2500 ml (02500)

Specifications

Appearance	A clear colorless liquid
Purity (by GC)	Min 99.5%
Boiling Point	153 deg C
Density (d20°C/4°C)	0.944
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm)	1.4305
DNAase/RNAase/Proteases	Not detectable
Acidity or alkalinity	Max 0.0005 meq/g
Non-volatile matter	Max 0.002%
Total Phosphorus	Max 0.00005%
Total Sulphur	Max 0.0001%
Total Silicon	Max 0.000005%
Water (by KF)	Max 0.05%
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%
Zinc (Zn)	Max 0.00005%

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

Symbol: GHS02, GHS07, GHS08
Signal Word: Danger
UN No.: 2265
IMCO Class No.: 3
Packing Group: III
Hazardous Statement: H226-H312-H319-H332-H360D
Precaution Statement: P201-P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P308 + P313

Revision Date : 11-Jun-2021