Dimethyl Formamide

Dimethyl Formamide (DMF) is a colorless liquid with a faint fishy odor, represented by the chemical formula HCON(CH3)2. Its wide-ranging applications in industries include serving as a versatile solvent, additive, or intermediate due to its excellent miscibility with water and various common organic solvents.

Properties Of Dimethyl Formamide

Applications of Dimethylformamide

• Chemical Synthesis: Dimethylformamide serves as a versatile solvent and reaction medium in organic synthesis. It is utilized in various chemical reactions, including condensation, esterification, amidation, and polymerization processes. DMF is particularly valued for its ability to dissolve a wide range of organic compounds and facilitate homogeneous reactions. It is employed in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, dyes, and specialty chemicals.
• Polymer Processing: DMF is widely used as a solvent and spinning solvent in the production of synthetic fibers and films. It is employed in the manufacture of polyacrylonitrile (PAN) fibers for textiles and carbon fibers for composites. DMF facilitates the dissolution, spinning, and coagulation of polymers, resulting in high-quality materials with desired properties.
• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Dimethylformamide is used as a solvent in pharmaceutical formulations, particularly for parenteral drug delivery systems, topical formulations, and oral dosage forms. It helps dissolve active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, and other components, ensuring uniform distribution and stability of drug products. DMF-based formulations may offer advantages such as improved solubility, bioavailability, and drug delivery profiles.
• Electrolyte Solutions: DMF is employed as a solvent in electrolyte solutions for batteries, capacitors, and electrochemical devices. It serves as a stable, aprotic solvent for dissolving electrolytes and facilitating ion transport. DMF-based electrolytes are utilized in lithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors, and other energy storage systems for their high conductivity, thermal stability, and compatibility with electrode materials.
• Laboratory Solvent: In laboratory settings, dimethylformamide is utilized as a solvent for various analytical and synthetic procedures. It is valued for its high solubility, low volatility, and compatibility with a wide range of organic and inorganic compounds. DMF is commonly used in chromatography, spectroscopy, peptide synthesis, and other research applications.
• Textile Industry: DMF is employed in the textile industry as a solvent for dyeing and finishing processes. It helps dissolve dyes, pigments, and textile auxiliaries, facilitating uniform coloration and treatment of fibers and fabrics. DMF-based dyeing formulations offer advantages such as improved dye penetration, color fastness, and reproducibility.

Packaging Options

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Safety Guidelines

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